HR167: HR167 Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; February 6, 2025; recognize

This resolution designates February 6, 2025 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia. It does not change any law or create any program; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives. The resolution cites statistics about Alzheimer's disease in Georgia, including that more than 188,000 Georgians over 65 live with the disease and that roughly 374,000 family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at more than $11 billion. It notes the disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia and describes its effects on memory, behavior, and caregiver health. The House directs its Clerk to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Formally designates February 6, 2025 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in the state of Georgia.
• States findings about the prevalence and impact of Alzheimer's disease on Georgians and their caregivers, without changing any statute.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

The resolution speaks to Georgians living with Alzheimer's disease, particularly those over 65, their family caregivers, the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and the House Clerk's office, which must distribute copies.

While the resolution creates no new funding, program, or legal requirement, it publicly draws attention to Alzheimer's disease's toll on Georgia families and caregivers, which lawmakers may use as a basis for future policy discussions.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) cites statistics on Alzheimer's prevalence, caregiver burden, and its status as the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia.
• The resolved clause designates February 6, 2025 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)Primary sponsor
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
• John LaHood (R, HD-175)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• Alzheimer's disease
• dementia awareness
• caregiver support
• public health