Georgia CommonsHR 204: Hemophilia of Georgia; commend
Last action February 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia, a Sandy Springs nonprofit that supports Georgians with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, for its decades of work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides pharmacy services, nursing outreach, social support, education, and research funding for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The resolution lists the organization's accomplishments, including six-star status from the National Hemophilia Foundation, dual pharmacy accreditation, partnerships with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory University's Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and its summer camp program for children. The House resolves to extend a formal greeting and commendation to the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves. The Clerk of the House is directed to make a copy of the resolution available to Hemophilia of Georgia.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia and conveys the House's appreciation for its work supporting people with bleeding disorders.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the Georgians it serves who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, or other inherited bleeding disorders. It also touches partner institutions mentioned in the text, such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory University's Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives Hemophilia of Georgia formal legislative recognition that the organization can use to highlight its decades of work and services to the bleeding disorder community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hemophilia of Georgia's history since 1973 and its services, including pharmacy, nursing, social support, education, and research funding.
- The resolving clause has the House extend a formal commendation to the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hemophilia of Georgia.
From the bill
“Hemophilia of Georgia is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit based in Sandy Springs that provides services and support to Georgians who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders”
“the members of this body extend a warm greeting to Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the persons that the organization serves”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
Topics
- hemophilia
- bleeding disorders
- nonprofit recognition
- health care advocacy
- Sandy Springs