HR 608: Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and praises three groups: the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, which works on healthcare access and food security in the metro Atlanta area; Wholesome Wave Georgia, which helps food-insecure Georgians afford fresh, locally grown food; and Retaaza, a social enterprise that connects local farmers directly with consumers to reduce food waste and food insecurity. The resolution lays out background on each group's mission, including references to the American Heart Association's research funding and the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority's healthcare equity work. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the three honored organizations. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza for their community work.
• States that the House of Representatives extends best wishes for the organizations' continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the three groups.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza. It also references the American Heart Association and the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority as related organizations, but takes no legal action affecting the public.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct effect on Georgians' rights or obligations. Its practical significance is public recognition for organizations working on food insecurity and healthcare access in the Atlanta area.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the missions of the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza.
• The resolved clause formally commends the three organizations and wishes them continued success.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the honored groups.

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

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)

• food insecurity
• healthcare access
• commendation resolution
• metro Atlanta nonprofits