SR226: SR226 Cobb Collaborative; congratulate

25 LC 112 2970 Senate Resolution 226 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, James of the 28th and Esteves of the 35th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Cobb Collaborative, 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, Cobb Collaborative serves as the local point of contac t for the Get Georgia10 Reading Campaign, engaging a cross-sector group of child and family-facing advocates to11 support community-wide literacy strategies; and12 WHEREAS, Cobb Collaborative has fostered meaningful partnership s with Cobb County13 Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta14 City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, other15 S. R. 226 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2970 nonprofit organizations, and Smyrna Library to expand access to literacy resources and16 educational support; and17 WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,18 creating greater opportunities for academic success and career development; and19 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Cobb Collaborative and its partners serve as20 an inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of community-driven 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 Cobb Collaborative, for their exemplary service and unwavering commitment to improving25 literacy 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 di stribution to Cobb28 Collaborative.29 S. R. 226 - 2 -