IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Pauly Hart for her dedicated service as Executive Director of Lead to Read KC.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21523, February 5, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, Sean E. Smith, and Jeanie Lauer, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Pauly Hart has dedicated the last eight years of her professional career to serving the Kansas City metropolitan area as the Executive Director of Lead to Read KC; and,
WHEREAS, Pauly has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the improvement of children's reading skills, becoming the guiding force behind Lead to Read KC; and,
WHEREAS, under Pauly's leadership, Lead to Read KC has experienced remarkable growth, nearly quadrupling the number of reading mentors in the program since her tenure began; and,
WHEREAS, Pauly has been a catalyst for transforming Kansas City's literacy landscape, empowering children to discover the joy of reading and unlocking their full potential; and,
WHEREAS, Lead to Read KC, under Pauly's leadership, has grown exponentially, expanding the number of volunteers to nearly 1,500 participants, providing individualized tutoring models, and lightening the workload of classroom teachers; and,
WHEREAS, Pauly's vision and dedication have illuminated a path for future generations of strong readers, successful students, and future leaders in Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Pauly has extended Lead to Read KC's commitment to literacy beyond the classroom by distributing tens of thousands of diverse, high-interest books to children, ensuring access to stories that spark imagination and feed passions; and,
WHEREAS, Pauly has recognized the link between literacy and mental health, building partnerships with authors and organizations to address the mental health and wellness crisis facing the youth; and,
WHEREAS, looking ahead, Pauly plans to continue advocating for youth enrichment programs and w...
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