HR416: HR416 Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation; Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives does not change any law. It formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work treating and preventing physical trauma such as injuries from accidents, violence, and natural disasters. The resolution designates February 26, 2025 as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol, meant to raise awareness about physical trauma, encourage prevention and safety measures, and support trauma care and rehabilitation services. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
• Designates February 26, 2025 as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• States the day is meant to raise awareness, promote prevention and safety measures, and support trauma care and rehabilitation services.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored, and more broadly touches trauma survivors, medical personnel, and community organizations involved in trauma care and prevention.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect: it does not create funding, programs, or requirements. Its practical impact is a formal statement of recognition and a public awareness moment at the state capitol for trauma care and prevention efforts.

• The resolution's 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 the named trauma organizations and professionals and designates February 26, 2025 as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Primary sponsor
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)

• trauma care
• public health awareness
• Georgia Trauma Commission
• emergency medicine