--- title: HR 320. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr320 cite_as: HR 320, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr320 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr320.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr320/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70546 date: 2025-02-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; commend ## Text House Resolution 320 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Henderson of the 113th, Carter of the 93rd, Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across all states to raise their voices and influence evidence-based public policy changes aimed at reducing the cancer burden in Georgia and beyond; and WHEREAS, since 2001, ACS CAN has served as the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, successfully securing billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanding access to quality, affordable health care, and advancing proven tobacco control measures; and WHEREAS, an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 19,000 Georgians will lose their lives to the disease in 2025—ACS CAN is committed to ensuring that these individuals will have access to fair and equitable care; and WHEREAS, cancer patients face a multitude of challenges beyond their medical diagnoses, including physical, emotional, and financial burdens that affect their quality of life; and WHEREAS, effective policies aimed at cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment not only have the potential to save countless lives but also significantly reduce the financial strain that this disease places on individuals and the state as a whole; and WHEREAS, as Georgia continues to navigate complex legislative decisions, efforts to combat cancer remain more critical than ever in providing comprehensive support for patients and survivors; and WHEREAS, ACS CAN and its dedicated volunteers—many of whom have been personally impacted by cancer—continue to rally for meaningful policy changes and champion cancer care as a top priority at the federal, state, and local levels. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and beyond 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 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia for its advocacy work on cancer policy and support for patients. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-19) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Sharon Henderson, Doreen Carter, Derrick Jackson, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70546 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr320.md?full=1