SR221: SR221 Believe Greater Dalton; congratulate

25 LC 112 2966 Senate Resolution 221 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th and Payne of the 54th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Believe Greater Dalton, recipient of the Georgia Reads1 Community 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, Believe Greater Dalton, the strategic planning initiative of the Greater Dalton10 Chamber of Commerce, is a recipient of the Georgia Reads Commun ity Award for its11 dedicated efforts in improving school readiness and ensuring all children are reading at grade12 level by third grade; and13 WHEREAS, over the past decade, Believe Greater Dalton has built a framework of14 collaborative partners whose sole purpose is to achieve these literacy goals; and15 S. R. 221 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2966 WHEREAS, its meaningful partnerships include the B8 team, which meets bi-monthly and16 includes leaders from Dalton Public Schools and Whitfield Count y Schools, Dalton State17 College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College, United Way, Family Connections,18 local childcare centers, healthcare professionals from Vitruvian Health and the Anna Shaw19 Children's Institute, faith-based organizations, and various no nprofit organizations and20 governmental agencies vital to serving children; and21 WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,22 ensuring greater opportunities for success in education and career development; and23 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Believe Greater Dalton and its partners serve24 as an inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of communi ty-driven solutions to25 address literacy challenges.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award reci pients, particularly28 Believe Greater Dalton, for their exemplary service and unwaver ing commitment to29 improving literacy in their communities.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Believe Greater32 Dalton.33 S. R. 221 - 2 -