HR215: HR215 Epilepsy Foundation Georgia; dedication to epilepsy awareness and advocacy as well as its work toward improving access to services for individuals living with epilepsy across the State of Georgia; commend

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia. It notes that February 10 is International Epilepsy Day and that epilepsy affects more than 110,000 Georgians, causing seizures that require ongoing medical care and support. The resolution recognizes the Foundation's efforts to provide services, education, and advocacy for people with epilepsy and their families, including help accessing healthcare, support groups, and financial assistance. It also notes the Foundation's collaboration with medical professionals and policymakers. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Clerk of the House to give a copy of the resolution to the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia as a token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its epilepsy awareness and advocacy work.
• States that February 10 is International Epilepsy Day, a day meant to raise awareness and support people affected by epilepsy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law or provide any state funding.

The resolution directly names the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia, honoring its staff, volunteers, and supporters. It also references the more than 110,000 Georgians living with epilepsy who rely on services like healthcare access, support groups, and financial assistance.

As a commendation, the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it gives official state recognition to the Foundation's work and publicly highlights epilepsy as a health issue affecting over 110,000 Georgians who need ongoing medical care and support.

• The whereas clauses describe epilepsy's impact on more than 110,000 Georgia residents and the Foundation's advocacy, education, and service work.
• The resolution formally commends the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for improving access to services for people with epilepsy statewide.
• It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Foundation as an official record of recognition.

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• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)Primary sponsor
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)

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