HR1555: HR1555 Mitchell, Malcolm; commend

26 LC 129 1325 House Resolution 1555 By: Representatives Erwin of the 32nd, Ballard of the 147th, Rice of the 139th, Cannon of the 172nd, and Persinger of the 119th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Malcolm Mitchell; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, is a former NFL player, Super2 Bowl champion, author, motivational speaker, literacy advocate, and the founder and CEO3 of the Share the Magic Foundation; and4 WHEREAS, an accomplished football player, Malcolm Mitchell was a wide receiver for the5 University of Georgia before going on to play in the NFL with the New England Patriots; and6 WHEREAS, while studying at the University of Georgia, he came to the difficult realization7 that he could not read proficiently; and8 WHEREAS, inspired by his personal challenges, Malcolm Mitchell founded the Share the9 Magic Foundation and launched the Read with Malcolm initiative to encourage children10 facing similar circumstances to embrace reading and discover the transformative power of11 literacy; and12 WHEREAS, the Share the Magic Foundation operates in-person and virtually across all 5013 states and in more than 17 countries worldwide; and14 H. R. 1555 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1325 WHEREAS, through his personal journey and the work of the Share the Magic Foundation,15 Malcolm Mitchell has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment t o empowering young16 readers; and 17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplar y individual be18 appropriately honored. 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Malcolm Mitchell for his unwavering21 dedication to inspiring readers to overcome challenges and embrace literacy.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to24 Malcolm Mitchell.25 H. R. 1555 - 2 -