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SR 223: Lamar County School System; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 223

By: Senators Hickman of the 4th and Harbin of the 16th

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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Lamar County School System.