HR 416: Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation; Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring people and organizations involved in treating physical trauma, meaning injuries from accidents, violence, and natural disasters. The resolution notes that trauma is a leading cause of death, especially for people under 45, and points to the importance of trauma centers, trained medical staff, prevention programs like road safety campaigns, and rehabilitation services such as physical therapy. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and designates February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it creates no new funding, requirements, or programs.

• Designates February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
• States legislative support for trauma center funding, treatment research, and public safety policies without enacting any specific funding or policy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma medical professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored. It also references trauma survivors, community organizations, and volunteers involved in trauma prevention and recovery efforts.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing trauma care workers and organizations and raising awareness about trauma prevention and treatment.

• The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes trauma as a leading cause of death and highlights the roles of trauma centers, prevention campaigns, and rehabilitation services.
• The resolved clause designates February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The resolved clause commends the Georgia Trauma Commission, the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and Georgia's trauma professionals by name.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, a standard administrative step with no legal effect on state law.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-27)Primary sponsor
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)

• trauma awareness
• Georgia Trauma Commission
• emergency medical care
• legislative resolution