HR553: HR553 City of Hope; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising City of Hope, a nonprofit cancer research and treatment network that purchased Cancer Treatment Centers of America in 2022. The resolution lists reasons for the praise, including City of Hope Atlanta's designation as a nationally recognized cancer care center, its CMS 5-Star rating for quality and patient satisfaction, its partnerships with rural Georgia hospitals, and its cancer treatment programs. The House resolves to recognize and commend City of Hope and directs the Clerk of the House to send the organization a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends City of Hope for its contributions to healthcare in Georgia and the southeastern region.
• States the House's appreciation for City of Hope Atlanta's cancer care programs, ratings, and hospital partnerships in rural Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to City of Hope.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, as a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names City of Hope, its Atlanta cancer care center, and its patients and staff. It also references collaborating hospitals in rural Georgia, though it imposes no obligations on them.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter Georgia law, create funding, or impose duties on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition from the House and a commemorative copy sent to City of Hope.

• The whereas clauses describe City of Hope's 2022 purchase of Cancer Treatment Centers of America and its status as a nonprofit cancer research and treatment organization.
• The whereas clauses cite City of Hope Atlanta's CMS 5-Star rating, NCI-designated cancer center status, and more than 730 active clinical studies.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize and commend City of Hope for its healthcare contributions and wish it continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to City of Hope.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)

• cancer care
• healthcare
• legislative commendation
• City of Hope