SR225: SR225 Rise Augusta; congratulate

25 LC 112 2969 Senate Resolution 225 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, Jones II of the 22nd and Burns of the 23rd A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Rise Augusta, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community1 Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy is dedicated to improving literacy from birth3 through adulthood and recognizes that communities play a critic al role in addressing low4 literacy rates; and5 W H E R E A S , t h e G e o r g i a R e a d s C o m m u n i t y A w a r d w a s e s t a b l i s h e d t o recognize6 communities across Georgia that have formed partnerships of two or more organizations,7 sustained for at least three years, with a strategic plan and m easurable results in literacy8 improvement; and9 WHEREAS, Rise Augusta has been a pillar of support for Richmond County students since10 1997, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to student success; and11 WHEREAS, in 2020, Rise Augusta transitioned from its origins as Communities In Schools12 Augusta-Richmond County into an independent, community-driven organization dedicated13 to addressing the unique educational needs of students in the region; and14 S. R. 225 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2969 WHEREAS, Rise Augusta has fostered meaningful partnerships with the Richmond County15 School System, CSRA Community Foundation, Regional Educational Services Agency, and16 the Jessye Norman School of the Arts to provide holistic educational support; and17 WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,18 ensuring greater opportunities for success in education and career development; and19 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Rise Augusta and its p artners serve as an20 inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of community-dri ven solutions to address21 literacy challenges.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award reci pients, particularly24 Rise Augusta, for their exemplary service and unwavering commitment to improving literacy25 in their communities.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Rise Augusta.28 S. R. 225 - 2 -