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HR 553: City of Hope; commend

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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.