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SR 225: Rise Augusta; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 225

By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, Jones II of the 22nd and Burns of the 23rd

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending Rise Augusta, 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, Rise Augusta has been a pillar of support for Richmond County students since 1997, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to student success; and

WHEREAS, in 2020, Rise Augusta transitioned from its origins as Communities In Schools Augusta-Richmond County into an independent, community-driven organization dedicated to addressing the unique educational needs of students in the region; and

WHEREAS, Rise Augusta has fostered meaningful partnerships with the Richmond County School System, CSRA Community Foundation, Regional Educational Services Agency, and the Jessye Norman School of the Arts to provide holistic educational support; 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 Rise Augusta 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 Rise Augusta, 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 Rise Augusta.