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HR 386: Black Child Development Institute; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend

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House Resolution 386

By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd and Berry of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending the Black Child Development Institute, 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, the Black Child Development Institute is a recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award for its dedicated efforts in promoting early literacy and language development for families with children from birth to age eight; and

WHEREAS, the Read to Succeed program assists families in establishing home libraries filled with culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate children's books to foster a love of reading and learning; and

WHEREAS, its meaningful partnerships include the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, and the Atlanta Speech School's Rollins Center for Language and Literacy, demonstrating a strong commitment to literacy development through collaboration and resource-sharing; 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 the Black Child Development Institute 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 the Black Child Development Institute, 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 the Black Child Development Institute.