Georgia CommonsSR 16: Trauma Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2025
Last action January 16, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol and commends the state's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It states that physical trauma from accidents, violence, and natural disasters is a leading cause of death and a major source of physical, emotional, and financial harm for Georgians. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work in trauma care and prevention. It designates January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures, and support trauma care and rehabilitation services. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
- States the resolution's purpose of raising awareness, promoting prevention and safety measures, and supporting trauma care and rehabilitation services.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation as the groups being honored. It also references trauma survivors, community organizations, volunteers, and medical personnel involved in trauma care and prevention across the state.
Why it matters
Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a change in law, it does not create funding, requirements, or penalties. Its practical effect is to publicly recognize trauma care efforts and raise awareness, which may draw attention to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation issues without altering any Georgia statute.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe trauma as a leading cause of death and highlight the importance of prevention, care, rehabilitation, and public education.
- The resolving clause commends the Georgia Trauma Commission and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and designates January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
From the bill
“trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for those under the age of 45 and the fourth leading cause of death for all ages”
“recognize January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures, support trauma care and rehabilitation services”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
Topics
- trauma awareness
- public health
- Georgia Senate resolution
- trauma care