HR892: HR892 Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry; commend

25 LC 129 0414 House Resolution 892 By: Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Reese of the 140th, Henderson of the 113th, Griffin of the 149th, Cooper of the 45th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry remains steadfast in its mission to provide2 faith-based, holistic support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of cancer,3 serving as a pillar of hope and empowerment in communities across Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, founded in 2008 by cancer conqueror Crystal Wyre-Daugherty along with the5 leadership of Pastors and Drs. Jamal H. Bryant, Karri Bryant, and Carla Stokes at New Birth6 Missionary Baptist Church, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry has deep commitment to7 ensuring that no one faces cancer alone, offering one-on-one en couragement, practical8 resources, and spiritual guidance to patients and caregivers; and 9 WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry's members, motivated by their lived10 experience, exemplify compassion and integrity, demonstrating an unwavering commitment11 to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, fostering community, and12 cultivating a culture of resilience, education, and empowerment that extends far beyond13 traditional cancer care; and 14 H. R. 892 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0414 WHEREAS, through its collaborative approach, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry has15 sought to strengthen its reach by forming impactful partnership s, including its ongoing16 relationship with City of Hope's Our Journey of Hope leadership training and grassroots17 organizations that share its vision of collectively sharing res ources as the needs of cancer18 care and survivorship support evolve; and19 WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry continues to grow in response to the needs20 of the community, expanding beyond direct patient support by en hancing its survivorship21 advocacy efforts through awareness initiatives, such as the Thriver's Market, which uplifts22 cancer conquerors, warriors, and caregivers pursuing entreprene urship as a means of23 financial sustainability, service to others, and purposeful living; and 24 WHEREAS, the impact of Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry is worthy of formal recognition25 for its enduring contributions to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors,26 caregivers, and the broader community.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize Speak Life! Cancer Care Mini stry for its remarkable29 dedication to service, applaud its ongoing efforts to inspire hope and healing, and honor its30 continued legacy of transformative impact.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Speak33 Life! Cancer Care Ministry.34 H. R. 892 - 2 -