HR1141: HR1141 Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 0741 House Resolution 1141 By: Representative Corbett of the 174th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin; and2 WHEREAS, dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting approximately one3 in five individuals and approximately 80 percent of all individuals with a learning disability;4 and5 WHEREAS, the condition is often unexpected because those it affects can have a very high6 level of intelligence, but read at a much lower level; and7 WHEREAS, dyslexia causes difficulty with phoneme segmentation, the ability to break8 words down into individual sounds; and9 WHEREAS, an individual with dyslexia may have weaknesses in dec oding and reading10 fluency, but they are often surrounded by a sea of strengths in reasoning, problem solving,11 concept formation, critical thinking, and vocabulary; and12 H. R. 1141 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0741 WHEREAS, early diagnosis is critical for early remediation and evidence-based intervention13 that leads to self-awareness, self-empowerment, self-esteem, and necessary accommodations14 to ensure student, school, and life success; and15 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to draw attention to the profound educational16 impact of dyslexia on the education and lives of countless children, adults, and students in17 the State of Georgia.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body recognize February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the22 public and the press.23 H. R. 1141 - 2 -