--- title: 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 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr416 cite_as: HR 416, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr416 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr416.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr416/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70880 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/hr415.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr417.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr416.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 416 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: - Lee Hawkins - Rick Townsend - Danny Mathis text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2025 upstream_id: 1985804 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - trauma awareness - Georgia Trauma Commission - emergency medical care - legislative resolution --- # 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 ## Text House Resolution 416 By: Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Townsend of the 179th, and Mathis of the 133rd A RESOLUTION Commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for those under the age of 45 and the fourth leading cause of death for all ages; and WHEREAS, physical trauma, including injuries from accidents, violence, and natural disasters, affects millions of individuals each year, leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens; and WHEREAS, the recognition and awareness of physical trauma are essential for improving prevention, care, and recovery efforts, and both high-quality trauma care facilities and trained medical personnel are crucial for providing immediate and effective treatment to trauma victims; and WHEREAS, prevention and safety measures such as road safety campaigns, workplace safety regulations, and violence prevention programs play a vital role in reducing the incidence of physical trauma; and WHEREAS, rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy, are essential for the long-term recovery and well-being of trauma survivors; and WHEREAS, public education and awareness campaigns are necessary to inform the community about the causes and consequences of physical trauma and the available resources for support and recovery; and WHEREAS, legislative support is needed to ensure adequate funding for trauma centers, research into trauma treatment, and policies that enhance public safety; and WHEREAS, community organizations and volunteers play a significant role in supporting trauma survivors and promoting safety and prevention efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as well as recognize February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures, support trauma care and rehabilitation services, and honor the efforts of medical professionals, community organizations, and volunteers in addressing physical trauma. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 recognizes February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol and commends the Georgia Trauma Commission, the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and trauma care professionals statewide. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-26) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-26) - Sponsors: Lee Hawkins, Rick Townsend, Danny Mathis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70880 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr416.md?full=1