House Resolution 382
By: Representatives Sanchez of the 42nd, McQueen of the 61st, and Alexander of the 66th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Cobb Collaborative, recipient of the Georgia Reads
Community Award, for its 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, Cobb Collaborative serves as the local point of contact for the Get Georgia
Reading Campaign, engaging a cross-sector group of child and family-facing advocates to
support community-wide literacy strategies; and
WHEREAS, Cobb Collaborative has fostered meaningful partnerships with Cobb County
Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta
City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, other
nonprofit organizations, and Smyrna Library to expand access to literacy resources and
educational support; and
WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,
creating greater opportunities for academic success and career development; and
WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Cobb Collaborative and its partners 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 Cobb Collaborative, 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 an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cobb
Collaborative.