House Resolution 1964
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Beckles of the 96th, and Clark of the
108th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Nury Castillo Crawford; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Nury Castillo Crawford is a first-generation immigrant, lifelong educator,
author, and CEO & Founder of THE little BOOK SPOT; and
WHEREAS, through her nonprofit, THE little BOOK SPOT, she tirelessly advocates for
equitable literacy access, ensuring every child has the tools to succeed; and
WHEREAS, her current work as an educational consultant focuses on the Science of
Reading, implementing research-driven literacy strategies across the nation; and
WHEREAS, as a published author, Nury Castillo Crawford uses bilingual literature to
celebrate individual strengths and the beauty of diverse cultures; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure with Gwinnett County Public Schools, she proudly created
and launched the Hispanic Mentoring Program; and
WHEREAS, this initiative gained national recognition, highlighting the State of Georgia's
commitment to inclusive student support; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this dedicated and remarkable Georgian
be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Nury Castillo Crawford for her
unwavering commitment to student success and literacy education in the State of Georgia.
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 Nury
Castillo Crawford.