HR320: HR320 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society, for its work since 2001 pushing for cancer research funding, expanded access to affordable health care, and tobacco control measures. The resolution cites estimates that about 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 19,000 will die from it in 2025, and states that cancer patients face physical, emotional, and financial burdens. It concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to ACS CAN in Georgia. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia for its advocacy contributions.
• States legislative support for continued efforts on cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment policy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to ACS CAN in Georgia.
• Creates no binding legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia statutes.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia and its volunteers are the direct subject of the commendation. The resolution also references Georgia cancer patients, survivors, and their families as the population whose interests ACS CAN advocates for.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, requirements, or funding for cancer patients or health care providers in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of an advocacy group's work rather than any day-to-day change.

• The whereas clauses describe ACS CAN's history since 2001 and its role advocating for cancer research funding, health care access, and tobacco control.
• The whereas clauses cite an estimate that 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 19,000 will die from it in 2025.
• The resolved clause has the House commend ACS CAN in Georgia and extend best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to ACS CAN in Georgia.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• cancer advocacy
• public health
• legislative resolution
• health policy