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.