--- title: SR 66. Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr66 cite_as: SR 66, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr66 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr66.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr66/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69694 date: 2025-01-30 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 66 By: Senators McLaurin of the 14th, Brass of the 6th, Williams of the 25th, Kemp of the 38th, Payne of the 54th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit based in Sandy Springs that provides services and support to Georgians who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia began its work in 1973; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia continues to meet its goal to help those who have bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia also serves as a member of the World Federation of Hemophilia, enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by providing comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and support of research; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is in receipt of six-star status by the National Hemophilia Foundation and is recognized as a Chapter of Excellence; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia employs numerous professionals, including pharmacists, nurses, and social workers, to provide critical services to its clients; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides specialized pharmacy services, outreach nursing services, social support services, clinic and research funding, information, educational services, and activities and programs to enhance care and quality of life for people with bleeding disorders and their families; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's specialty pharmacies have dual accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Incorporated (ACHC) and the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Incorporated (URAC), demonstrating a commitment to high-quality standards of care; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides children with inherited bleeding disorders the ability to live more normal lives, including opportunities to attend summer camp at Camp Wannaklot; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia publishes an award-winning newsletter for its clients and their families to educate them on advances in treatment; produces Protocols for the Treatment of Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease for physicians and other health care providers; offers financial support for hemophilia treatment centers throughout Georgia to ensure that they are fully staffed and equipped; and invests in critical research for inherited bleeding disorders and their associated complications; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia partners with many entities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Emory University, for research to find a cure for hemophilia and to help end the bleeding disorders affecting citizens; and WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a trusted resource to many health care providers and insurers providing training on bleeding disorders, including appropriate care and treatment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body extend a warm greeting to Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the persons that the organization serves and convey to them this legislative body's heartiest commendation for their work on behalf of those individuals with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout our nation, and around the world. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Hemophilia of Georgia. ## 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 Senate resolution formally recognizes Hemophilia of Georgia, a Sandy Springs based nonprofit that supports Georgians with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, for its decades of work in the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate honoring Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides pharmacy, nursing, social work, and educational services to people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The resolution lists the organization's accomplishments, including its six-star status and Chapter of Excellence recognition from the National Hemophilia Foundation, dual pharmacy accreditation, its summer camp for children with bleeding disorders, and its research partnerships with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory University's Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. The Senate resolves to extend its commendation to the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Hemophilia of Georgia. ### What it does - Formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia and its staff, volunteers, and clients for their work, without creating any new law or funding. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to Hemophilia of Georgia. - Documents the organization's history, accreditations, and partnerships in the legislative record. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the Georgians with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other bleeding disorders that the organization serves. It has no binding effect on other individuals, agencies, or businesses. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical effect is limited to giving Hemophilia of Georgia formal recognition in the legislative record, which the organization may use for publicity or morale purposes. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Hemophilia of Georgia's history since 1973, its services, staff, accreditations, and partnerships with research institutions. - The first resolving clause extends the Senate's commendation to the organization, its staff, volunteers, and the people it serves. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Hemophilia of Georgia. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-30) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-30) - Sponsors: Josh McLaurin, Matt Brass, Ricky Williams, RaShaun Kemp, Chuck Payne, Russ Goodman, Michael Rhett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69694 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr66.md?full=1