HR413: HR413 Communities in Schools of Atlanta; commend

25 LC 112 3061 House Resolution 413 By: Representative Au of the 50th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Communities in Schools of Atlanta; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Atlanta (CIS of Atlanta) places caring adults inside2 schools to create a consistent academic, emotiona l, and financi al support system to help3 students stay in school and graduate; and4 WHEREAS, CIS of Atlanta's mission is to surround students with a community of support,5 empowering them to remain in school and achieve success in life by collaborating with6 teachers, parents, and community partners to meet each student's unique needs; and7 WHEREAS, CIS of Atlanta currently serves students across six me tro Atlanta school8 districts—Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Decatur City Schools,9 Clayton County, and Griffin-Spalding County—by providing essential services that foster10 a positive school environment and address school-wide risk factors; and11 WHEREAS, among the 49,000 students served during the 2023-2024 school year, those12 receiving intensive individualized support from CIS of Atlanta totaled 3,914, with 99 percent13 remaining in school and 98 percent graduating or being promoted to the next grade level,14 surpassing the average by 14 percent; and15 H. R. 413 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3061 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstand ing organization be16 appropriately honored.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize and commend Communities in Schools of Atlanta for19 its tremendous service to the youth of metro Atlanta and extend best wishes for continued20 success.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to23 Communities in Schools of Atlanta.24 H. R. 413 - 2 -