HR1513: HR1513 Georgia Reads Day; March 3, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1020 House Resolution 1513 By: Representatives Erwin of the 32 nd, Ballard of the 147 th, Hilton of the 48 th, Rice of the 139th, Olaleye of the 59th, and others 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 yo advance5 reading achievement and to encourage a culture of literacy the support students form ealy6 childhood though highschool; and7 WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion, author, and Geo rgia Read 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 H. R. 1513 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1020 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day, and commend25 the students participating in and winning the 2026 READBowl, Ge orgia Reads Coach26 Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and the 2026 Georgia Reads27 Community Award winners for their outstanding contributions to advancing literacy across28 the State of Georgia.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31 Georgia Council on Literacy.32 H. R. 1513 - 2 -