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SR 226: Cobb Collaborative; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 226

By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, James of the 28th and Esteves of the 35th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending Cobb Collaborative, 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, Cobb Collaborative serves as the local point of contact for the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, engaging a cross-sector group of child and family-facing advocates to support community-wide literacy strategies; and

WHEREAS, Cobb Collaborative has fostered meaningful partnerships with Cobb County Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, other nonprofit organizations, and Smyrna Library to expand access to literacy resources and educational support; and

WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency, creating greater opportunities for academic success and career development; and

WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Cobb Collaborative 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 Cobb Collaborative, 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 Cobb Collaborative.