HR1555: HR1555 Mitchell, Malcolm; commend

This resolution honors Malcolm Mitchell, a Valdosta, Georgia native who played wide receiver at the University of Georgia and later for the New England Patriots, winning a Super Bowl. After realizing during college that he could not read proficiently, he founded the Share the Magic Foundation and its Read with Malcolm initiative to help children facing similar reading struggles. The resolution states that the foundation now operates in-person and virtually across all 50 states and in more than 17 countries. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize and commend Mitchell for his work promoting literacy, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to him. It does not create any new law, program, or funding.

• Formally recognizes and commends Malcolm Mitchell for his work inspiring readers and promoting literacy.
• States the House's praise for his founding of the Share the Magic Foundation and the Read with Malcolm initiative.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mitchell.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly concerns Malcolm Mitchell, a former University of Georgia and NFL player and literacy advocate. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task.

This resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to the House formally recognizing Mitchell's literacy work and providing him a ceremonial copy of the resolution, with no funding, mandate, or regulatory consequence for anyone else.

• The whereas clauses describe Mitchell's background as a Valdosta native, University of Georgia wide receiver, and New England Patriots player.
• The whereas clauses describe his founding of the Share the Magic Foundation after realizing he could not read proficiently in college.
• The resolved clause commends Mitchell for his dedication to inspiring readers and embracing literacy.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mitchell.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)

• literacy advocacy
• commendation resolution
• Georgia sports figures
• University of Georgia