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title: HR 1866. Hands of Hope Clinic; commend
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date: 2026-03-23
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bill_number: HR 1866
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-23
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mary Ann Santos
  - El-Mahdi Holly
  - Robert Flournoy
  - Demetrius Douglas
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  - healthcare access
  - charitable clinics
  - Henry County
  - uninsured residents
  - legislative commendation
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# HR 1866. Hands of Hope Clinic; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1866
By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Holly of the 116th, Flournoy of the 74th, and Douglas
of the 78th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Hands of Hope Clinic; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Clinic, located in Stockbridge, is the only charitable medical,
dental, and mental health clinic in Henry County, providing comprehensive care to uninsured
and underserved residents; and
WHEREAS, founded in 2004 by Janet Turner, Hands of Hope Clinic was established
through a vision of compassion and community service and has grown into a vital healthcare
resource for individuals and families in need; and
WHEREAS, approximately 10 percent of residents in Henry County lack health insurance,
representing tens of thousands of individuals who face barriers to accessing essential
healthcare services; and
WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Clinic proudly serves residents across all municipalities within
Henry County, including McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, and Hampton, ensuring
access to quality healthcare throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, the clinic provides a wide range of services, including primary medical care,
dental services, mental health counseling, specialty care, and prescription assistance,
improving health outcomes and reducing strain on emergency healthcare systems; and
WHEREAS, the clinic operates through the dedication of volunteer physicians, dentists,
nurses, and community partners who work tirelessly to ensure that all residents receive
quality care regardless of their ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, for more than two decades, Hands of Hope Clinic has served as a critical safety
net provider, strengthening the health and well-being of residents across Henry County and
the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding organization be
recognized for its invaluable contributions to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Hands of Hope Clinic for its more than
two decades of dedicated service to the citizens of Henry County as well as extend best
wishes for continued 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
Hands of Hope Clinic.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Hands of Hope Clinic in Stockbridge for more than two decades of providing free medical, dental, and mental health care to uninsured Henry County residents.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Hands of Hope Clinic, a charitable medical, dental, and mental health clinic in Stockbridge. The clinic, founded in 2004 by Janet Turner, is described as the only charitable clinic of its kind in Henry County, serving uninsured and underserved residents across McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, and Hampton.
The resolution states the clinic relies on volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, and community partners to provide primary care, dental services, mental health counseling, specialty care, and prescription assistance. It notes that about 10 percent of Henry County residents lack health insurance. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the clinic, but it does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

### What it does

- Formally commends Hands of Hope Clinic for more than two decades of service to Henry County residents.
- States facts about the clinic's founding in 2004, its services, and its role as the only charitable clinic of its kind in the county.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the clinic.
- Creates no new law, funding, regulation, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

### Who it affects

Hands of Hope Clinic and its founder, staff, and volunteers in Stockbridge; Henry County residents who lack health insurance and use the clinic's services; and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgia law, but it publicly acknowledges a charitable clinic's role in providing free medical, dental, and mental health care to uninsured residents in Henry County, where the resolution states about 10 percent of the population lacks insurance.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the clinic's founding in 2004 by Janet Turner and its status as the only charitable medical, dental, and mental health clinic in Henry County.
- The resolved clause formally commends the clinic for over two decades of service and extends best wishes for continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the clinic.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-23)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-23)
- Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, El-Mahdi Holly, Robert Flournoy, Demetrius Douglas
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74387

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1866.md?full=1