HR818: HR818 Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; 03/28/25; 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; recognize

25 LC 129 0417 House Resolution 818 By: Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Bennett of the 94th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Commending the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta and recognizing March 28, 2025,1 as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, March 28, 2025, is the inaugural Community Wellness Da y hosted by the3 Economic Development of the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; and4 WHEREAS, the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta's mission is to empower 5,0005 community members, with a focus on 500 Black Men, to take contr ol of their health and6 wellness through comprehensive screenings, education, and resou rces, while fostering a7 culture of prevention, early detection, and community support; and8 WHEREAS, Community Wellness Day will create an environment that saves lives through9 early detection and prevention; empowers families by providing education, resources, and10 support; fosters community engagement through partnerships with local businesses,11 organizations, and healthcare providers; promotes health equali ty by addressing health12 disparities and ensuring equal access to healthcare services, e ducation, and resources; and13 inspires positive change by encouraging individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles; and14 H. R. 818 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0417 WHEREAS, the health and well-being of Georgia's citizens are fu ndamental to building15 stronger and more resilient communities; and16 WHEREAS, the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta have contributed innumerably to the17 equity, empowerment, and innovation of wellness, making it abundantly fitting and proper18 that it is appropriately honored. 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body commend the 100 Black Men of South Met ro Atlanta for its21 outstanding contributions to the health and wellness of citizens of the State of Georgia and22 recognize March 28, 2025, as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta.26 H. R. 818 - 2 -