HR892: HR892 Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry, a faith-based organization founded in 2008 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The resolution describes the ministry's mission of providing spiritual and practical support to people affected by cancer, its partnerships with groups like City of Hope, and its Thriver's Market initiative supporting cancer survivors and caregivers pursuing small businesses. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes the ministry for its service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.

• Formally recognizes Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry for its work supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the ministry.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commendation only.

The resolution directly names and honors Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry and its founder and leadership. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its main real-world outcome is a formal document from the House of Representatives given to the ministry recognizing its community service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the ministry's founding in 2008 and its faith-based mission to support cancer patients and families.
• It references the ministry's partnership with City of Hope's Our Journey of Hope leadership training program.
• It mentions the Thriver's Market initiative supporting cancer survivors and caregivers pursuing entrepreneurship.
• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and honors the ministry's service and impact.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the ministry.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)Primary sponsor
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)

• cancer support services
• faith-based organizations
• legislative commendation
• community health