Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 730: Beyond the Ribbon; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit that supports cancer patients and their families, for its work since 2017.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit organization that has provided financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families since gaining nonprofit (501(c)(3)) tax status in October 2017. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including grocery gift cards in 2018, holiday support for families in 2019, a Back to School Supplies program started in 2020, rental assistance in 2021, community events like Kid's Day at the Farm and Survivor Spa Days starting in 2022, and tens of thousands of dollars in aid distributed through 2024. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply directs the Clerk of the House to give Beyond the Ribbon a copy of the resolution as a formal show of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Beyond the Ribbon for its work supporting cancer patients and families in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
Who it affects
Beyond the Ribbon, the nonprofit organization being honored, and the cancer patients and families it serves. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of a nonprofit's charitable work supporting cancer patients and their families over several years.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Beyond the Ribbon's history and activities from its founding in 2017 through 2024.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend the organization and wish it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Beyond the Ribbon.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Beyond the Ribbon for its unwavering commitment to cancer survivors and their families as well as extend best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-99)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-48)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
Topics
- cancer support nonprofit
- legislative commendation
- charity recognition