SR 66: Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize

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.