HR 320: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and praises the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society, for its work since 2001 pushing for cancer research funding, wider access to affordable health care, and tobacco control policies. The resolution cites estimates that about 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 19,000 will die from it in 2025, and states that effective prevention and treatment policies can reduce both the human and financial toll of the disease. It resolves that the House commends ACS CAN and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia for its advocacy contributions.
• States the House's support and best wishes for the organization's continued work, without creating any new law or funding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The resolution directly names the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia and its volunteers. It also references Georgia cancer patients and survivors broadly, though it creates no legal obligations affecting them or any state agency.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of an advocacy organization's work on cancer research, health care access, and tobacco policy in Georgia.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) describes ACS CAN's history since 2001 and its role securing cancer research funding and health care access.
• It cites an estimate that 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and over 19,000 will die from it in 2025.
• The resolving clause commends ACS CAN for its contributions and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Henderson (D, HD-113)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• cancer research
• public health
• health advocacy
• commendation resolution