--- title: HR 730. Beyond the Ribbon; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr730 cite_as: HR 730, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr730 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr730.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr730/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71688 date: 2025-03-25 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Beyond the Ribbon; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3492 House Resolution 730 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Hong of the 103rd, Reeves of the 99th, Hilton of the 48th, Okoye of the 102nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Beyond the Ribbon; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Beyond the Ribbon was established as a nonprofit organ ization dedicated to2 supporting cancer patients and their families, achieving 501(c)(3) status in October 2017; and3 WHEREAS, since its inception, B eyond the Ribbon has provided es sential financial4 assistance, beginning in 2018 with the purchase of grocery gift cards and expanding its5 support in 2019 by adopting four families for the holidays and paying out $8,200 in rent,6 utilities, and meals; and7 WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beyond the Ribbon launched its first8 Back to School Supplies initiative in 2020 to support children in cancer-affected families,9 distributing $25,000 in assistance while maintaining free event s to ensure continued10 community support; and11 WHEREAS, recognizing the increasing financial burdens faced by families, Beyond the12 Ribbon prioritized rental assistance in 2021, providing $9,000 to help families remain in their13 homes and distributing a total of $29,000 in aid; and14 H. R. 730 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3492 WHEREAS, Beyond the Ribbon expanded its programming in 2022 with the introduction15 of two free initiatives, Kid's Day at the Farm and Survivor Spa Days, which offer16 opportunities for survivors and families to connect and heal with one another; and17 WHEREAS, in 2023, Beyond the Ribbon focused on addressing food insecurity and utility18 expenses, adopting 27 children for Back to School Supplies and distributing $41,000 in19 financial aid; and20 WHEREAS, in 2024, Beyond the Ribbon continued its commitment to cancer support,21 ultimately adopting 38 families, including 78 children, for the holidays and providing22 $65,000 in support; and23 WHEREAS, Beyond the Ribbon remains steadfast in its mission to provide financial relief,24 essential services, and emotional support to individuals and fa milies affected by cancer,25 ensuring no family faces their journey alone.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Beyond the Ribbo n for its unwavering28 commitment to cancer survivors and their families as well as ex tend best wishes for29 continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to32 Beyond the Ribbon.33 H. R. 730 - 2 - ## 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 formally commends Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit that supports cancer patients and their families, for its charitable work since 2017. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit organization that has provided financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families since earning nonprofit status in October 2017. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including grocery gift cards in 2018, holiday support and rent assistance in 2019, a Back to School Supplies program launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, rental assistance in 2021, new wellness programs in 2022, expanded aid in 2023, and support for 38 families in 2024. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to provide it with a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit supporting cancer patients and families, for its work since 2017. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Beyond the Ribbon. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding. - Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Beyond the Ribbon, a cancer-support nonprofit, along with the cancer patients and families it serves. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law or provide funding. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving Beyond the Ribbon public recognition from the state legislature for its charitable work supporting cancer-affected families. ### Key provisions - The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) recounts Beyond the Ribbon's history, including its 2017 501(c)(3) status and yearly aid amounts through 2024. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Beyond the Ribbon and wish it continued success. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Soo Hong, Matt Reeves, Scott Hilton, Gabe Okoye, Segun Adeyina - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71688 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr730.md?full=1