House Resolution 114
By: Representatives Clark of the 100th, Mathiak of the 82nd, Mathis of the 133rd, Barrett of
the 24th, Dempsey of the 13th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day
at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, movement is medicine, and physical activity is a right, not a privilege; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of physical activity on health and well-being cannot be overstated;
and
WHEREAS, millions of children and adults in the United States with limb loss, limb
difference, and mobility impairments are unable to afford and access life-changing prosthetic
and orthotic devices due to inadequate insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, over 18,000 Georgians lose a limb each year, and over 200,000 Georgians live
with limb loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments; and
WHEREAS, limb loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments affect people of all ages,
income levels, and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, infections, cancer, and trauma are cited
as the leading causes of amputation; and
WHEREAS, addressing the needs of individuals with limb loss, limb difference, and
mobility impairments requires comprehensive healthcare coverage, access to affordable
orthotic and prosthetic assistive devices, rehabilitative services, and support systems; and
WHEREAS, prosthetic and orthotic clinical care is considered a habilitative or rehabilitative
health benefit for the purposes of any state or federal requirements for coverage of essential
health benefits; and
WHEREAS, access to appropriate prosthetic and orthotic care for people living with limb
loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments is medically necessary and vital to enable
individuals to reach their full potential, live independently, and live well, including coverage
of prostheses and orthoses for the activities of daily living; essential job-related activities;
personal hygiene-related activities such as showering, bathing, and toileting; and physical
activities such as running, biking, swimming, and strength training to maximize whole-body
health and both upper and lower limb function.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb
Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol to honor Georgia residents with limb loss and
limb difference and their consummate advocacy for inclusive medical policy coverage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.