HR69: HR69 Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in the state of Georgia. The House of Representatives uses the resolution to highlight the role biomedical research, including animal studies, plays in developing medical treatments for both people and animals. The resolution also commends specific groups of workers, including biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, for their contributions to the field. It encourages educational efforts about biomedical research careers and animal welfare, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

• Formally designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia.
• Commends biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians for their work.
• Encourages educational initiatives about the role of animals in biomedical research and related career opportunities.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the goals of Biomedical Research Day.

The resolution primarily affects biomedical research workers, including biomedical and animal care technicians, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, whose work it publicly recognizes. It also touches educators, research advocacy groups, and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives the state's official recognition to a day meant to raise public awareness of biomedical research and honor the people who work in it.

• Section (1) recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day.
• Section (2) acknowledges the role of animal studies in developing treatments and expresses support for compassionate animal care in research.
• Section (3) commends specific categories of biomedical and veterinary workers by name.
• Section (4) encourages educational initiatives about animals' role in biomedical research and related careers.
• Section (5) calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support Biomedical Research Day.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-03House Passed/Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House Third Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
4. 2025-01-29House Second Readers (House)
5. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
6. 2025-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)

1. PassedHouse voteMarch 3, 2025

   171 yea, 1 nay (2 not voting, 6 absent)

   Adopt: House Vote #143

• biomedical research
• animal research
• veterinary workers
• commemorative day
• medical science