House Resolution 390
By: Representatives Camp of the 135th, Dickey of the 134th, and Erwin of the 32nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending the Lamar County School System, 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 Lamar County School System, utilizing the L4GA process, has strengthened
partnerships with local literacy organizations to boost community literacy engagement; and
WHEREAS, these meaningful partnerships include the City of Barnesville,
Barnesville-Lamar County Library, Milner Library, Ferst Readers of Lamar County, E.P.
Roberts Community Center, local daycare centers, and the Lamar County Health
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Lamar County School System was selected as a Georgia Reads Community
Award recipient for its diligent efforts to develop and implement innovative programs that
have significantly increased literacy rates within its 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 the Lamar County School System 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
winners, particularly the Lamar County School System, 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
Lamar County School System.