House Resolution 1555
By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Ballard of the 147th, Rice of the 139th, Cannon of the
172nd, and Persinger of the 119th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Malcolm Mitchell; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, is a former NFL player, Super
Bowl champion, author, motivational speaker, literacy advocate, and the founder and CEO
of the Share the Magic Foundation; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished football player, Malcolm Mitchell was a wide receiver for the
University of Georgia before going on to play in the NFL with the New England Patriots; and
WHEREAS, while studying at the University of Georgia, he came to the difficult realization
that he could not read proficiently; and
WHEREAS, inspired by his personal challenges, Malcolm Mitchell founded the Share the
Magic Foundation and launched the Read with Malcolm initiative to encourage children
facing similar circumstances to embrace reading and discover the transformative power of
literacy; and
WHEREAS, the Share the Magic Foundation operates in-person and virtually across all 50
states and in more than 17 countries worldwide; and
WHEREAS, through his personal journey and the work of the Share the Magic Foundation,
Malcolm Mitchell has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to empowering young
readers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary individual be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Malcolm Mitchell for his unwavering
dedication to inspiring readers to overcome challenges and embrace literacy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Malcolm Mitchell.