SR16: SR16 Trauma Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2025

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. It commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work. The resolution's text explains why lawmakers are highlighting the issue: trauma is a leading cause of death for people under 45 in the United States and the fourth leading cause of death overall. It points to the importance of trauma care facilities, prevention programs like road safety campaigns and workplace safety rules, and rehabilitation services such as physical and occupational therapy. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

• Designates January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation by name.
• States the Senate's support for trauma prevention, safety measures, and rehabilitation services without creating new funding or legal requirements.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored. It also references trauma survivors, medical personnel, and community organizations involved in trauma prevention and care.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal statement from the Senate raising public awareness about physical trauma and honoring the people who work in trauma care and prevention.

• The whereas clauses describe trauma as a leading cause of death nationally and outline the role of trauma centers, prevention programs, and rehabilitation services.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia Trauma Commission, the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and Georgia's trauma professionals.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.

1. 2025-01-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-15Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

• trauma awareness
• public health
• state capitol recognition
• trauma care