SR230: SR230 Trauma Awareness Day; recognize February 26, 2025

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution lists reasons trauma matters, including that it is a leading cause of death in the United States and that prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts depend on trained medical staff, safety programs, and public awareness. The Senate resolves to commend Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and to use the day to raise awareness about physical trauma, support prevention and safety measures, and honor the work of medical professionals, community organizations, and volunteers. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of it to the public and the press.

• Designates February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
• States the Senate's support for trauma prevention, safety measures, and rehabilitation services without creating new funding or legal requirements.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored, along with community organizations and volunteers who support trauma survivors and prevention efforts.

The resolution carries no funding, mandates, or changes to Georgia law; its practical effect is symbolic. It gives official Senate recognition to trauma care workers and organizations and marks a day intended to raise public awareness about physical trauma prevention and recovery.

• The whereas clauses describe trauma as a leading cause of death and outline the importance of prevention, care, rehabilitation, and public education.
• The resolving clause commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and designates February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)

• trauma awareness
• public health
• Georgia Trauma Commission
• ceremonial resolution