SR821: SR821 Georgia Reads Day; recognize March 3, 2026

26 LC 129 1211 Senate Resolution 821 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th, Payne of the 54th, Setzler of the 37th, Halpern of the 39th and Hatchett of the 50th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Georgia Reads Day celebrates the power of community involvement in literacy2 and students across Georgia who are building lifelong literacy skills essential for academic3 success, workforce readiness, and active citizenship; and4 WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy provides statewide lea dership to advance5 reading achievement and to encourage a culture of literacy the support students from early6 childhood through high school; and7 WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion, author, and Georgia Reads Coach,8 appointed by the Georgia Council on Literacy, has inspired stud ents across Georgia to9 develop a love of reading and to see literacy as a pathway to o pportunity and personal10 growth; and 11 WHEREAS, students from pre-K through high school participated i n Mitchell's Share the12 Magic Foundation 2026 READBowl, a statewide and global reading challenge that13 encourages students to set goals, strengthen literacy skills, a nd demonstrate dedication,14 S. R. 821 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1211 discipline, and enthusiasm for reading while competing with peers from across Georgia and15 around the world; and 16 WHEREAS, Georgia Reads Day recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of17 Georgia's 2026 READBowl winners from elementary, middle, and hi gh school, whose18 commitment to reading exemplifies academic excellence and love of learning; and19 WHEREAS, Georgia Reads Day also honors the 2026 Georgia Reads C ommunity Award20 winners, recognizing community leaders, schools, and organizations whose work spans birth21 though adult literacy efforts and who are addressing Georgia's literacy through innovative,22 community-driven solutions.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day, and commend the students participating in25 and winning the 2026 READBowl, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitc hell, the Georgia26 Council on Literacy, and the 2026 Georgia Reads Community Award winners for their27 outstanding contributions to advancing literacy across the State of Georgia.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Georgia30 Council on Literacy.31 S. R. 821 - 2 -