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title: HR 204. Hemophilia of Georgia; commend
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date: 2025-02-06
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status_date: 2025-02-06
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Sharon Cooper
  - Miriam Paris
  - Mitchell Scoggins
  - Deborah Silcox
  - Eddie Lumsden
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  - hemophilia
  - bleeding disorders
  - nonprofit recognition
  - health care advocacy
  - Sandy Springs
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# HR 204. Hemophilia of Georgia; commend

## Text

House Resolution 204
By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Paris of the 142nd, Scoggins of the 14th, Silcox of the
53rd, and Lumsden of the 12th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia began its work in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia continues to meet its goal to help those who have
bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia also serves as a member of the World Federation of
Hemophilia, enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by
providing comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and support of research; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is in receipt of six-star status by the National
Hemophilia Foundation and is recognized as a Chapter of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia employs numerous professionals, including
pharmacists, nurses, and social workers, to provide critical services to its clients; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides specialized pharmacy services, outreach
nursing services, social support services, clinic and research funding, information,
educational services, and activities and programs to enhance care and quality of life for
people with bleeding disorders and their families; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's specialty pharmacies have dual accreditation from the
Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Incorporated (ACHC) and the Utilization
Review Accreditation Commission, Incorporated (URAC), demonstrating a commitment to
high-quality standards of care; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides children with inherited bleeding disorders the
ability to live more normal lives, including opportunities to attend summer camp at Camp
Wannaklot; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia publishes an award-winning newsletter for its clients
and their families to educate them on advances in treatment; produces Protocols for the
Treatment of Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease for physicians and other health care
providers; offers financial support for hemophilia treatment centers throughout Georgia to
ensure that they are fully staffed and equipped; and invests in critical research for inherited
bleeding disorders and their associated complications; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia partners with many entities, including St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Emory
University, for research to find a cure for hemophilia and to help end the bleeding disorders
affecting citizens; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a trusted resource to many health care providers and
insurers providing training on bleeding disorders, including appropriate care and treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body extend a warm greeting to Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and
volunteers, and the persons that the organization serves and convey to them this legislative
body's heartiest commendation for their work on behalf of those individuals with hemophilia
and other inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout our nation, and around the
world.
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
Hemophilia of Georgia.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-06)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-06)
- Sponsors: Sharon Cooper, Miriam Paris, Mitchell Scoggins, Deborah Silcox, Eddie Lumsden
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70054

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr204.md?full=1