--- title: HR 402. Reign Over Cancer Inc.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr402 cite_as: HR 402, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr402 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr402.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr402/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70864 date: 2025-02-26 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr401.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr403.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr402.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 402 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-26 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Patty Stinson - Derrick Jackson - Carolyn Hugley text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2025 upstream_id: 1986062 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - cancer support nonprofits - community recognition - House resolutions - Georgia nonprofits --- # HR 402. Reign Over Cancer Inc.; commend ## Text House Resolution 402 By: Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Jackson of the 68th, and Hugley of the 141st A RESOLUTION Commending Reign Over Cancer Inc.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reign Over Cancer Inc. has a long and consistent record of service to the community and has been recognized as one of the most dynamic and committed organizations in Georgia; and WHEREAS, Reign Over Cancer Inc. is a nonprofit entity founded by Reign Stevens, a breast cancer survivor, who uses her experience as a lobbyist, community organizer, legislative aide, and certified life coach to raise awareness and provide solutions to issues surrounding post-cancer treatment life; and WHEREAS, this remarkable nonprofit fosters partnerships with grassroots organizations and medical professionals to bridge gaps, increase awareness, and find solutions for those in need; and WHEREAS, Reign Over Cancer Inc. has provided hundreds of children of survivors with Christmas gifts and recognizes these children as "silent survivors" who are deeply affected by their parents' ongoing battles with cancer; and WHEREAS, Reign Over Cancer Inc. has had a tremendous impact on its community through its spirit of service and commitment to improving the quality of life in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Reign Stevens has long been dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support, and she remains steadfastly committed to the principles of skill, integrity, and responsibility; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary organization be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Reign Over Cancer Inc. for its many exemplary contributions to the citizens of this state and extend best wishes for its 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 Reign Over Cancer Inc. ## 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 Reign Over Cancer Inc., a nonprofit founded by breast cancer survivor Reign Stevens, for its community work supporting cancer survivors and their families. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reign Over Cancer Inc., a nonprofit founded by Reign Stevens, a breast cancer survivor who works as a lobbyist, community organizer, legislative aide, and certified life coach. The resolution describes the organization's work building partnerships with grassroots groups and medical professionals, and highlights its program giving Christmas gifts to children of cancer survivors, whom it calls 'silent survivors.' The House resolves to commend the organization for its contributions to Georgia and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reign Over Cancer Inc. ### What it does - Formally commends Reign Over Cancer Inc. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for its community service. - Recounts the founding and mission of the nonprofit, created by breast cancer survivor Reign Stevens. - Highlights the organization's holiday gift program for children of cancer survivors. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. - Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Reign Over Cancer Inc. and its founder, Reign Stevens. It has no binding legal effect on the general public, agencies, or other organizations; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the state legislature of the nonprofit's work supporting cancer survivors and their families, which can raise the organization's visibility. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Reign Over Cancer Inc.'s founding by Reign Stevens and its mission to support post-cancer treatment life. - The whereas clauses note the organization's gift program for children of survivors, called 'silent survivors.' - The resolving clause has the House commend the organization for its contributions to Georgia. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-26) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-26) - Sponsors: Patty Stinson, Derrick Jackson, Carolyn Hugley - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70864 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr402.md?full=1