--- title: HR 553. City of Hope; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr553 cite_as: HR 553, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr553 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr553.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr553/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71247 date: 2025-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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City of Hope; commend ## Text House Resolution 553 By: Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd, Glaize of the 67th, and Dawson of the 65th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending City of Hope; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, City of Hope purchased Cancer Treatment Centers of America in 2022; and WHEREAS, City of Hope is a not-for-profit and one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country; and WHEREAS, City of Hope Atlanta is a nationally recognized cancer care center that is home to cancer care experts committed to delivering comprehensive and integrative care with the urgency patients deserve, all in one location; and WHEREAS, with a top-rated, NCI-designated, comprehensive cancer center at its core, the City of Hope network provides early access to breakthrough therapies and clinical trials before they become standard care, including more than 730 clinical studies currently being performed; and WHEREAS, City of Hope Atlanta holds a CMS 5-Star rating in both overall quality and patient satisfaction; and WHEREAS, City of Hope Atlanta has also established collaborations with key area hospitals in rural Georgia, thereby expanding access to optimal cancer care; and WHEREAS, City of Hope Atlanta's Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy Program, rated as high performing by U.S. News & World Report in the treatment of hematologic malignancies, now offers bispecific T-cell engager therapy and began offering autologous transplant and CAR T-cell therapy services in early 2024; and WHEREAS, the sophisticated, integrated treatment delivered at City of Hope involves a number of supportive care services that lead to better outcomes for patients, including physical, psychological, and social support services; and WHEREAS, this body recognizes and appreciates City of Hope's commitment to the state of Georgia and the entire southeastern region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend City of Hope for its outstanding contributions to healthcare 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 City of Hope. ## 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 commends City of Hope, a nonprofit cancer research and treatment organization, for its cancer care work in Atlanta and across the southeastern region. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising City of Hope, a nonprofit cancer research and treatment network that purchased Cancer Treatment Centers of America in 2022. The resolution lists reasons for the praise, including City of Hope Atlanta's designation as a nationally recognized cancer care center, its CMS 5-Star rating for quality and patient satisfaction, its partnerships with rural Georgia hospitals, and its cancer treatment programs. The House resolves to recognize and commend City of Hope and directs the Clerk of the House to send the organization a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends City of Hope for its contributions to healthcare in Georgia and the southeastern region. - States the House's appreciation for City of Hope Atlanta's cancer care programs, ratings, and hospital partnerships in rural Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to City of Hope. - Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, as a ceremonial resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names City of Hope, its Atlanta cancer care center, and its patients and staff. It also references collaborating hospitals in rural Georgia, though it imposes no obligations on them. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter Georgia law, create funding, or impose duties on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition from the House and a commemorative copy sent to City of Hope. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe City of Hope's 2022 purchase of Cancer Treatment Centers of America and its status as a nonprofit cancer research and treatment organization. - The whereas clauses cite City of Hope Atlanta's CMS 5-Star rating, NCI-designated cancer center status, and more than 730 active clinical studies. - The resolving clause has the House recognize and commend City of Hope for its healthcare contributions and wish it continued success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to City of Hope. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06) - Sponsors: Lynn Smith, David Jenkins, Josh Bonner, Lydia Glaize, Robert Dawson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71247 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr553.md?full=1