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This resolution congratulates and commends the Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award, recognizing its significant contributions to literacy advancement. The resolution highlights the organization's commitment to improving literacy from birth through adulthood, particularly focusing on families with children ages zero to eight. Through its Read to Succeed program, BCDI helps establish home libraries with culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate children's books, fostering a love of reading and learning. The organization has formed meaningful partnerships with entities like the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, and the Atlanta Speech School's Rollins Center for Language and Literacy, demonstrating a collaborative approach to addressing literacy challenges. The resolution emphasizes that BCDI's initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency, potentially creating greater educational and career opportunities for children. The Senate not only congratulates BCDI but also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the organization, formally acknowledging their important work in community literacy development.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70565