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title: HR 1719. Wilson, Monique; commend
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date: 2026-03-16
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bill_number: HR 1719
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-16
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Debra Bazemore
  - Debbie Buckner
  - Rhonda Burnough
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  - cancer survivorship
  - commendation resolution
  - health advocacy
  - southwest Georgia
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# HR 1719. Wilson, Monique; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1719
By: Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Buckner of the 137th, and Burnough of the 77th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Monique Wilson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Monique Wilson is a breast cancer survivor, cancer care coordinator,
board-certified mastectomy fitter, wellness coach, national advocate, and ordained minister
whose life and work exemplify resilience, service, and purpose; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, after being diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, Monique Wilson
chose resilience over fear, transforming her personal experience into a source of strength not
only for herself but for countless others navigating cancer survivorship; and
WHEREAS, alongside her husband of 26 years, she has participated in the annual Tour de
Pink charity bike ride for eight consecutive years, reinforcing her belief that healing,
strength, and restoration are built through shared community and collective support; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Monique Wilson expanded her national advocacy efforts through the
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship by becoming an NCCS Elevate Ambassador; and
WHEREAS, through the Elevating Survivorship Program and the Cancer Policy and
Advocacy Team, she received advanced advocacy training and traveled to Capitol Hill to
advocate for federal survivorship legislation on behalf of patients and survivors nationwide;
and
WHEREAS, she serves as chapter president of the Sisters Network, Southwest Georgia, and
as a Face2Face coordinator with the Young Survival Coalition, offering mentorship,
connection, and hope to fellow survivors; and
WHEREAS, Monique Wilson envisions a future in which every survivor has access to
equitable care, comprehensive resources, and supportive communities, regardless of
background or circumstance; and
WHEREAS, her message is rooted in authenticity and hope: "Life is tough, but so are you.
Take it one day at a time and remember—I WILL SURVIVE”; and
WHEREAS, Monique Wilson continues to make a lasting difference by demonstrating that
survivorship is not only about living, but about leading with purpose, service, and
compassion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Monique Wilson for her extraordinary resilience,
advocacy, and service to cancer survivors as well as extend best wishes for future health,
happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Monique Wilson.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Monique Wilson, a breast cancer survivor and advocate from southwest Georgia, for her work supporting cancer survivors and patients.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Monique Wilson, a breast cancer survivor who has become a cancer care coordinator, mastectomy fitter, wellness coach, and national advocate. It describes her diagnosis in 2016, her participation in charity bike rides, her advocacy work with national cancer survivorship organizations, and her leadership roles with the Sisters Network in southwest Georgia and the Young Survival Coalition.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It simply states the House's praise for Wilson's resilience and service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

### What it does

- Formally commends Monique Wilson for her resilience as a breast cancer survivor and her advocacy work for cancer survivors.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Wilson for future health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wilson.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Monique Wilson. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects the House's recognition of cancer survivors and advocacy organizations such as the Sisters Network and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia policy. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to an individual's personal story and advocacy work in the cancer survivorship community.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Wilson's cancer diagnosis, survivorship, and advocacy roles, including with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Sisters Network, and Young Survival Coalition.
- The resolving clause formally commends Wilson for her resilience, advocacy, and service to cancer survivors.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Wilson.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-16)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-16)
- Sponsors: Debra Bazemore, Debbie Buckner, Rhonda Burnough
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74136

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1719.md?full=1