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This resolution commends the Lamar County School System for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award, which recognizes communities that have formed sustained literacy improvement partnerships. The Georgia Council on Literacy established this award to acknowledge communities with strategic plans and measurable results in literacy advancement. The Lamar County School System developed meaningful partnerships with local organizations including the City of Barnesville, local libraries, Ferst Readers, community centers, daycare centers, and the health department, utilizing the L4GA (Literacy for Georgia) process to boost community literacy engagement. Through these innovative initiatives, the school system has achieved measurable improvements in reading proficiency, creating greater opportunities for educational and career success. The resolution specifically praises the school system's dedication and highlights how their community-driven approach serves as an inspiration for addressing literacy challenges. The House of Representatives officially congratulates the Lamar County School System and directs the House Clerk to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the school system.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70772