Georgia CommonsHR 1480: Hemophilia of Georgia; commend
Last action February 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia, a Sandy Springs nonprofit that provides medical care and support to Georgians with bleeding disorders, for its decades of work.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit based in Sandy Springs that has served people with bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease since the early 1970s. The resolution lists the organization's work, including running two accredited pharmacies that supply factor products to patients, operating a children's camp called Camp Wannaklot, supporting research at Emory and St. Jude, and serving as the Southeast Regional Core Center for bleeding disorder care. The House resolves to commend the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Hemophilia of Georgia.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia and its staff, volunteers, and the patients it serves for their work on bleeding disorders.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
Hemophilia of Georgia, its employees (nurses, pharmacists, social workers), volunteers, and the Georgians it serves who have hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease are named and recognized in this resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official, public statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives, which can raise awareness of the organization's work supporting people with bleeding disorders in the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the organization's history since the early 1970s, its role as the Southeast Regional Core Center, and its pharmacy accreditations.
- The resolving clause commends Hemophilia of Georgia and everyone it serves on behalf of people affected by bleeding disorders.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Hemophilia of Georgia and all staff, volunteers, and individuals that the organization serves on behalf of those impacted by inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout the nation, and around the world.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
Topics
- Hemophilia of Georgia
- bleeding disorders
- nonprofit recognition
- health care advocacy