Bill > HR45

This resolution, passed by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama, heartily congratulates the City of Florence and its Office of Planning and Community Development for winning the 2026 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award. This prestigious award, given by the National Community Development Association, recognizes the innovative Literacy Gardens project at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, which was funded in part by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, a federal program designed to improve quality of life in low- to moderate-income communities. The resolution highlights how the Literacy Gardens, consisting of an outdoor classroom for young children and a peaceful reading garden for all ages with amenities like Wi-Fi, addresses a critical community need for accessible, technology-enabled learning and social spaces, especially for those facing barriers like limited internet access or crowded living conditions, and commends Melissa Bailey, Director of Planning and Community Development, for her significant role in achieving this recognition.

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