--- title: HR 69. Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr69 cite_as: HR 69, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr69 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr69.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr69/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69542 date: 2025-03-03 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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Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize ## Text House Resolution 69 By: Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Schofield of the 63rd, Clark of the 108th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Cannon of the 58th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, biomedical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes for both humans and animals, and biomedical research is the broad area of science that looks for ways to prevent and treat diseases that cause illness and death in people and in animals; and WHEREAS, animal studies are indispensable for the development of new treatments and cures that benefit human and animal health alike; and WHEREAS, Biomedical Research Day serves as an opportunity to increase public awareness about the vital contributions of animals to biomedical research and the resulting medical advancements; and WHEREAS, it is essential to recognize the dedication and hard work of professionals such as biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, who contribute tirelessly to the field of biomedical research; and WHEREAS, Biomedical Research Day also aims to highlight career opportunities in biomedical research and laboratory animal care, fostering a research advocacy community committed to compassionate animal care and the pursuit of scientific knowledge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body: (1) Recognize every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day; (2) Acknowledge the importance of animal studies in the development of new treatments and cures for both human and animal diseases, and we pledge our support for the compassionate care of animals needed for research purposes; (3) Commend the dedication and hard work of biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, whose efforts contribute significantly to the advancement of biomedical research; (4) Encourage educational initiatives that promote understanding of the vital role animals play in biomedical research and highlight career opportunities in this field, thereby fostering a community of advocates for scientific progress and animal welfare; and (5) Call upon individuals, organizations, and policymakers to join this body in recognizing and supporting Biomedical Research Day and its objectives of promoting awareness, honoring contributions, and advocating for compassionate animal care in biomedical research. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day, honoring workers in biomedical research and animal care fields. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in the state of Georgia. The House of Representatives uses the resolution to highlight the role biomedical research, including animal studies, plays in developing medical treatments for both people and animals. The resolution also commends specific groups of workers, including biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, for their contributions to the field. It encourages educational efforts about biomedical research careers and animal welfare, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. ### What it does - Formally designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia. - Commends biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians for their work. - Encourages educational initiatives about the role of animals in biomedical research and related career opportunities. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. - Calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the goals of Biomedical Research Day. ### Who it affects The resolution primarily affects biomedical research workers, including biomedical and animal care technicians, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, whose work it publicly recognizes. It also touches educators, research advocacy groups, and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives the state's official recognition to a day meant to raise public awareness of biomedical research and honor the people who work in it. ### Key provisions - Section (1) recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day. - Section (2) acknowledges the role of animal studies in developing treatments and expresses support for compassionate animal care in research. - Section (3) commends specific categories of biomedical and veterinary workers by name. - Section (4) encourages educational initiatives about animals' role in biomedical research and related careers. - Section (5) calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support Biomedical Research Day. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-03) - Last action: House Passed/Adopted (2025-03-03) - Sponsors: Imani Barnes, Kim Schofield, Jasmine Clark, David Huddleston, Park Cannon, Omari Crawford - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69542 > The history, votes, and amendments (414 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr69.md?full=1