SR66: SR66 Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit founded in 1973 that serves people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The resolution lists the organization's work, including specialty pharmacy services, outreach nursing, social support, research funding, education, and a summer camp for children with bleeding disorders. It notes the organization's national recognitions, such as six-star status from the National Hemophilia Foundation and dual accreditation for its pharmacies. The Senate extends its commendation to the organization's staff, volunteers, and clients, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Hemophilia of Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or requirements.

• Formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia for its work supporting people with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, and imposes no new requirements or funding.

The resolution directly names Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the Georgians it serves who have hemophilia or other inherited bleeding disorders. It has no binding effect on other individuals, agencies, or businesses.

As a ceremonial resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It publicly acknowledges the nonprofit's decades of health services and research support for Georgians with bleeding disorders, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting them.

• The whereas clauses describe Hemophilia of Georgia's founding in 1973, its services, accreditations, and partnerships with institutions like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory's Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
• The resolving clause extends the Senate's commendation to the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Hemophilia of Georgia.

1. 2025-01-30Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)

• hemophilia
• bleeding disorders
• nonprofit recognition
• health care
• Sandy Springs