HR 1555: Mitchell, Malcolm; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Malcolm Mitchell, a former University of Georgia wide receiver and New England Patriots player who won a Super Bowl. The text recounts how Mitchell realized while at the University of Georgia that he struggled to read proficiently, and how that experience led him to found the Share the Magic Foundation and its Read with Malcolm initiative to help children build literacy skills. The resolution states the foundation now operates in all 50 states and in more than 17 countries. It formally commends Mitchell for his dedication to inspiring readers, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. Like other commendation resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Malcolm Mitchell for his literacy advocacy and personal story overcoming reading challenges.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mitchell.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, as a purely honorary resolution.

This resolution directly names and honors Malcolm Mitchell. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly credits Mitchell and the Share the Magic Foundation for literacy work reaching children across the country and internationally.

• The whereas clauses describe Mitchell's background as a University of Georgia and New England Patriots football player and Super Bowl champion.
• The whereas clauses explain his founding of the Share the Magic Foundation and Read with Malcolm initiative after realizing he could not read proficiently.
• The resolved clause commends Mitchell for his dedication to inspiring readers and embracing literacy.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Mitchell with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)

• literacy advocacy
• legislative commendation
• Georgia sports figures
• Share the Magic Foundation