House Resolution 379
By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd and Miller of the 62nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta,
recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for their dedication to literacy
advancement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy is dedicated to improving literacy from birth
through adulthood and recognizes that communities play a critical role in addressing low
literacy rates; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Reads Community Award was established to recognize
communities across Georgia that have formed partnerships of two or more organizations,
sustained for at least three years, with a strategic plan and measurable results in literacy
improvement; and
WHEREAS, ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta are recipients of the Georgia
Reads Community Award for their dedicated efforts in providing direct literacy instruction
to struggling readers; and
WHEREAS, ReadSource remediation specialists work with students at Atlanta Public
Schools—Slater Elementary and Price Middle School—two to four days a week, offering
targeted literacy support in small group settings with a 1:3 specialist-to-student ratio, with
sessions lasting approximately 30 to 40 minutes; and
WHEREAS, their meaningful partnerships include ReadSource, Purpose Built Schools of
Atlanta, and The Schenck School, demonstrating a strong commitment to literacy
development through specialized instruction and collaborative support; and
WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,
ensuring greater opportunities for success in education and career development; and
WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of
Atlanta serve as an inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of community-driven
solutions to address literacy challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award
recipients, particularly ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta, for their exemplary
service and unwavering commitment to improving literacy in their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to
ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta.