HR 601: Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the House of Representatives expressing support for greater public awareness of stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer. The text cites statistics on stomach cancer's global and national impact, notes that Georgia ranks 11th in mortality from the disease, and points to disparities in incidence and death rates among racial and ethnic groups. The resolution states that increased advocacy, awareness, research, and education could lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for patients. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' support for increased public awareness of stomach cancer.
• States that greater awareness may lead to earlier detection for patients at risk of the disease.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new funding, agency duties, or changes to Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement rather than binding legislation.

This resolution does not impose duties on any specific group. It speaks broadly to Georgians concerned about stomach cancer, including patients, families, health care providers, and public health advocates, by highlighting the disease's impact and mortality rates in the state.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change how stomach cancer is treated, screened for, or funded in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to raising public attention on the disease and its disproportionate impact, which may support future advocacy or funding efforts.

• The whereas clauses cite that stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer globally and the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
• The whereas clauses note 26,890 new stomach cancer cases were reported in 2024 and that Georgia ranks 11th in mortality from the disease.
• The resolved clause states the House's support for increased awareness and recognition that awareness may aid earlier detection.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-13House Hopper (House)

• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-53)Primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-27)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-82)
• Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• stomach cancer awareness
• public health
• cancer research
• Georgia legislature resolutions