House Resolution 454
By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, O’Steen of the 169th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the
87th, Donatucci of the 105th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc. and recognizing February 24, 2025, as
HHCP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc. (HHCP) is a nurse-led registered
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce
through crisis relief, education, and advocacy programs; and
WHEREAS, established to address the pressing challenges faced by frontline healthcare
workers, HHCP has emerged as a leader in workforce development, mental health support,
and health equity initiatives, ensuring that Georgia's healthcare professionals and first
responders receive critical resources to sustain and thrive in their careers; and
WHEREAS, HHCP has positively impacted over 22,000 healthcare professionals and first
responders across 20 counties in Georgia, delivering essential support through programs such
as the Frontline Care and Recovery (CARE) Program, the Crossroads Education Program,
and the YOUTH-MED Mentorship Program; and
WHEREAS, HHCP is committed to pipeline building from elementary school to adults in
the community who aspire to join the healthcare workforce, ensuring access to career
pathways, mentorship, and professional development opportunities that support a diverse and
sustainable healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, in the past year alone, HHCP has graduated its inaugural YOUTH-MED
Physician Pathway cohort, announced the 2025 expansion of YOUTH-MED with two new
pathways, partnered with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to facilitate health education
and vaccine awareness workshops, expanded mental health initiatives through strategic
partnerships, hosted its annual Night of Glam & Gratitude Charity Awards Gala, expanded
advocacy efforts through inter-organizational partnerships, and launched Frontline Society,
a first-of-its-kind networking and membership community for healthcare professionals in the
metro Atlanta area; and
WHEREAS, HHCP's innovative initiatives have had a measurable impact on workforce
retention, professional development, and mental health advocacy, ensuring that frontline
healthcare professionals remain supported in their essential roles; and
WHEREAS, HHCP continues to be a trailblazer in healthcare innovation, leveraging
technology, workforce advocacy, and DEI-driven initiatives to build a more resilient and
inclusive healthcare system for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc. for its exceptional
contributions to Georgia's healthcare workforce, its transformative impact on frontline
professionals, and its dedication to building a stronger, healthier Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize February 24, 2025,
as HHCP Day at the state capitol, a day to honor and celebrate the contributions of healthcare
professionals and the impactful work of Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc.
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 Help
for Healthcare Professionals Inc. and its founder, Shelli-Ann McKenzie.