HR283: HR283 Community Health Centers Day; 02/20/25; Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes February 20, 2025, as Community Health Centers Day. It highlights the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers, which serve more than 700,000 people in medically underserved areas of Georgia, including Medicaid recipients, uninsured residents, and other vulnerable populations. The resolution commends the Georgia Primary Care Association, the state organization representing these health centers, for its role in expanding the number of health centers, improving care quality, and reducing health disparities. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

• Officially recognizes February 20, 2025 as Community Health Centers Day in Georgia.
• Commends the Georgia Primary Care Association for its work supporting community health centers statewide.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Primary Care Association and the state's Community Health Centers, which serve Medicaid recipients, uninsured and underinsured residents, elderly and homeless populations, and other underserved patients across Georgia.

While the resolution changes no laws or funding, it publicly acknowledges the role Community Health Centers play in providing care to underserved Georgians and recognizes the economic and workforce contributions the House attributes to these centers.

• The whereas clauses describe Federally Qualified Health Centers serving over 700,000 Georgians, including 196,000 Medicaid recipients and 186,000 uninsured people.
• The resolution cites an estimated $1.2 billion annual economic contribution and 4,509 Georgia jobs tied to Community Health Centers.
• The resolving clause formally designates February 20, 2025 as Community Health Centers Day and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Association.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)Primary sponsor
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)

• community health centers
• health care access
• Medicaid
• legislative commemoration
• Georgia Primary Care Association