SR 138: Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl champion, author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, who was named Georgia Reads Coach by the Georgia Council on Literacy. The resolution recounts recent state literacy efforts, including the 2023 creation of the Georgia Council on Literacy and reading instruction reforms, and credits Mitchell's foundation with reaching students across Georgia, all 50 states, and 17 countries through in-school and community reading programs. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Mitchell for his literacy work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It is a symbolic honor rather than a substantive policy change.

• Formally recognizes and commends Malcolm Mitchell for his work as Georgia Reads Coach promoting literacy across the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Malcolm Mitchell.
• Recites the history of recent Georgia literacy legislation, including the 2023 creation of the Georgia Council on Literacy and reading instruction reforms.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Malcolm Mitchell and the Georgia Council on Literacy. It has no binding effect on the public, schools, or state agencies, though it references the Council's ongoing literacy work affecting students and teachers statewide.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes nothing in day-to-day life for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring an individual's literacy advocacy and highlighting the state's broader efforts to improve reading outcomes among children.

• The whereas clauses describe the 2023 creation of the Georgia Council on Literacy (SB 211) and reading instruction reforms (HB 538).
• The resolution recognizes Malcolm Mitchell's role as Georgia Reads Coach and his Share the Magic Foundation's reach across Georgia, all 50 states, and 17 countries.
• The resolved clause commends Mitchell for using literacy to empower individuals in careers, health, and community life.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Mitchell with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)

• literacy
• education
• legislative honors
• Georgia Council on Literacy