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SR 224: Ben Hill County School District; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 224

By: Senators Hickman of the 4th and Summers of the 13th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending the Ben Hill County School District, 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 Ben Hill County School District is a recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award for its collaborative efforts to address barriers that students face, such as poverty, lack of resources, and academic challenges; and

WHEREAS, Communities in Schools collaborates with the Ben Hill County School District to place site coordinators within schools to build relationships with students and families, offering mentorship, counseling, and academic support; and

WHEREAS, its meaningful partnerships include the Ben Hill County School District, Communities in Schools, L4GA, CLCP, Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce, Dorminy Medical Center, the Monitor Enrichment Program, civic organizations, PTO, and numerous private businesses and industries in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County, demonstrating a strong commitment to literacy development through community collaboration; and

WHEREAS, the Ben Hill County School District 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 the Ben Hill County School District 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 recipients, particularly the Ben Hill County School District, 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 Ben Hill County School District.