House Resolution 389
By: Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Erwin of the 32nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending the Charlton County Board of Education, 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 Charlton County Board of Education is a recipient of the Georgia Reads
Community Award for its efforts in creating a common "literacy-based solution-focused
mindset" to impact student achievement; and
WHEREAS, its mission has been and will continue to be to share the importance of "Loving
Literacy for Life" with Charlton families and their children; and
WHEREAS, this work includes partnerships between the Charlton County School District,
L4GA program manager Julie Morrill, Ferst Readers of Charlton County, and more than 40
local businesses and organizations; 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 Charlton County Board of Education 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 Charlton County Board of Education, 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
Charlton County Board of Education.