House Resolution 180
By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Ballard of the 147th, Wade of the 9th, Barton of the 5th,
Cheokas of the 151st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, literacy skills are necessary for life and work; improving literacy in all age
groups is a moral imperative and necessary for Georgia's workforce and thriving economy;
and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the General Assembly recognized the importance of literacy with the
passage of two bills: SB 211, which created the Georgia Council on Literacy, and HB 538,
which required comprehensive education reforms for reading instruction in the science of
reading; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy and its 30 members began work on July 1,
2023, monitoring the implementation of the Early Literacy Act, reviewing literacy data
among various populations, and creating Georgia's 2030 State Literacy Plan with the goal
of becoming the state with the greatest literacy gains in the country and ensuring that every
child is a reader, every teacher is prepared, and every community is supported; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion, author, and speaker, was named the
Georgia Reads Coach by the Georgia Council on Literacy and was tasked by the council to
help Georgia reach its goal of all citizens possessing the literacy skills essential for both
workforce and daily life; and
WHEREAS, founder of the Share the Magic Foundation and player for both the University
of Georgia Bulldogs and New England Patriots, Malcolm has demonstrated his energy,
dedication, and commitment to inspiring kids to read; and
WHEREAS, through in-school programs, virtual challenges, and community partner
programs, the Share the Magic Foundation has reached students not only in Atlanta and
across Georgia but also in all 50 states and in 17 countries; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm's ability to connect with young students makes his Read with Malcolm
programs effective in motivating children to read, parents to serve as role models, and
communities to join in turning around the state's literacy challenges and turning the page to
a brighter future for all Georgians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell
for his important work in using literacy to empower individuals to find successful careers,
keep healthy, and contribute to their family and community.
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
Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell.