Georgia CommonsSR 574: The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways; recognize
Last action January 15, 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Georgia Senate resolution honors The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for their work on cervical cancer awareness, naming two Georgians as 2026 HPV Community Champions.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium (a program of the Georgia Department of Public Health), HPV Cancer Free GA, and Cancer Pathways for their work on HPV awareness and cervical cancer prevention in Georgia. The resolution cites statistics on cervical cancer screening rates, HPV vaccination rates, racial disparities in diagnosis and death rates, and the shortage of OB/GYN providers in many Georgia counties. It names Sharon J Hill and Demetrius Geiger as the 2026 Georgia HPV Community Champions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the named organizations. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for cervical cancer education work.
- Names Sharon J Hill and Demetrius Geiger as the 2026 Georgia HPV Community Champions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honored organizations.
- Cites statistics on Georgia cervical cancer screening rates, HPV vaccination rates, and racial and geographic health disparities without creating any new legal requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and two individual honorees. It does not impose obligations on any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, it carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, funding, or program. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and public acknowledgment of organizations and individuals working on cervical cancer prevention in the state.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) cites data on Georgia's cervical cancer screening rates, HPV vaccination rates, OB/GYN shortages, and racial disparities in diagnosis and mortality.
- The first resolving clause recognizes and commends the 2026 Georgia HPV Community Champions for their leadership on cervical cancer prevention and health equity.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the named organizations.
From the bill
“in Georgia, an estimated 327 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed annually, with approximately 204 deaths due to the disease each year”
“Black women in Georgia are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than twice as likely to die from the disease compared to other women”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- cervical cancer awareness
- HPV vaccination
- public health disparities
- cancer screening