HR608: HR608 Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza; commend

25 LC 112 3367 House Resolution 608 By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Cannon of the 58th, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Heal thy Neighborhoods,1 Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods (MACHN) is a3 dedicated partnership of organizations, including the Lucky Shoals Community Association,4 working to address disparities in healthcare access, food secur ity, and overall well-being5 across metro Atlanta; and6 WHEREAS, Wholesome Wave Georgia is dedicated to increasing acce ss to fresh, locally7 grown food for the 1.4 million food-insecure Georgians who rely on federal nutrition8 assistance, thereby addressing the direct correlation between food insecurity, poverty, and9 diet-related health issues such as obesity and chronic illness; and10 WHEREAS, through innovative programs and partnerships with local farmers, Wholesome11 Wave Georgia empowers families by making healthy food choices m ore affordable and12 accessible; and13 WHEREAS, Retaaza is a social enterprise that reduces food insecurity by connecting local14 farmers directly with consumers, creating sustainable food pipe lines that provide fresh,15 H. R. 608 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3367 healthy produce to individuals and families in need while supporting economic stability in16 rural communities and preventing food waste; and17 WHEREAS, the American Heart Association (AHA), the nation's old est and largest18 voluntary organization dedicated to combating heart disease and stroke, has invested over19 $5 billion in research, making it the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular20 and cerebrovascular disease research aside from the federal government; and21 WHEREAS, the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) was establ ished to ensure22 equitable access to quality healthcare for all residents of Ful ton and DeKalb counties23 regardless of socioeconomic status by working collaboratively with and community partners24 to close gaps in healthcare services and promote health equity; and25 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these exempla ry organizations be26 appropriately honored during this special time.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize and commend the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy29 Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza for their co ntributions on behalf30 of those in need as well as extend best wishes for continued success.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the33 Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wa ve Georgia, and34 Retaaza.35 H. R. 608 - 2 -