House Resolution 387
By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd and Stinson of the 150th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Dooly County Schools, 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, Dooly County Schools was selected as a recipient of the Georgia Reads
Community Award for its efforts in leveraging the L4GA grant to support literacy initiatives
aimed at improving student reading outcomes; and
WHEREAS, collaboration with Family Connections has enhanced literacy efforts by
organizing reading events, establishing Little Libraries, and promoting reading through
incentives that foster a love for reading; and
WHEREAS, Albany Primary Health has contributed by providing free vision and hearing
screenings, ensuring students have the necessary resources to succeed in literacy
development; and
WHEREAS, Dooly County Schools and its partners have diligently developed and
implemented innovative programs that have increased literacy rates within their
communities; 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 Dooly County Schools 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 Dooly County Schools, 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 Dooly
County Schools.