HR1964: HR1964 Crawford, Nury Castillo; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it recognizes Nury Castillo Crawford, a first-generation immigrant, educator, author, and founder of the nonprofit THE little BOOK SPOT, for her work advancing literacy access for children. The resolution cites her work as an educational consultant applying Science of Reading strategies, her published bilingual books celebrating diverse cultures, and her creation of the Hispanic Mentoring Program while working for Gwinnett County Public Schools. The House resolves to commend her for her commitment to student success and literacy education, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Nury Castillo Crawford for her work in literacy education and student success in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Nury Castillo Crawford, an educator and nonprofit founder connected to Gwinnett County Public Schools. It has no binding effect on other individuals, agencies, or institutions.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgian's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of an individual's contributions to literacy education.

• The whereas clauses describe Crawford's background as an immigrant, educator, author, and founder of THE little BOOK SPOT, and her literacy advocacy work.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Crawford for her commitment to student success and literacy education in Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• literacy education
• Gwinnett County Public Schools
• legislative commendation
• bilingual education