--- title: SR 669. Cancer Prevention Day; recognize February 5, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr669 cite_as: SR 669, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr669 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr669.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr669/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72668 date: 2026-02-03 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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Dickerson - Clint Dixon text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2025 upstream_id: 2104346 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - cancer prevention - public health - legislative resolutions - cancer screening --- # SR 669. Cancer Prevention Day; recognize February 5, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 669 By: Senators Tillery of the 19th, Anderson of the 24th, Robertson of the 29th, Still of the 48th, Walker III of the 20th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Georgia and continues to place a significant health and economic burden on the state, impacting individuals, families, and communities in every region of Georgia; and WHEREAS, many cancers can be prevented or detected early through evidence-based strategies including tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, healthy nutrition and physical activity, sun safety, and timely cancer screenings; and WHEREAS, Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol provides an opportunity for policymakers to engage directly with community leaders, survivors, and experts working to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes across Georgia; and WHEREAS, this event is convened through the collaborative leadership of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and numerous health systems, advocacy organizations, and community partners across the state; and WHEREAS, these partners work year round to advance cancer prevention, promote screening and early detection, address disparities affecting rural and underserved communities, and support individuals across the cancer continuum from prevention through survivorship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commend the organizations, advocates, and individuals working to prevent cancer and save lives in Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage all Georgians to learn about the work of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, engage in evidence-based preventive health practices that reduce cancer risk, and keep up to date with recommended cancer screenings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 recognizes February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, honoring groups that work on cancer prevention, screening, and outreach across the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the Senate uses it to formally recognize February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol, an event where lawmakers meet with community leaders, cancer survivors, and health experts working to lower cancer risk and improve outcomes in Georgia. The resolution commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and its partners, including the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, and the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, for their year round work on prevention, screening, and support for underserved communities. It also encourages Georgians to learn about the Consortium's work, adopt healthy practices that reduce cancer risk, and stay current on recommended cancer screenings. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally designates February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the Georgia capitol. - Commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and its partner organizations for their cancer prevention and screening work. - Encourages Georgians to engage in evidence-based practices that lower cancer risk and to keep up with recommended screenings. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. ### Who it affects The resolution names the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, cancer survivors, health systems, and advocacy organizations that participate in Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, but it gives cancer prevention groups a formal platform at the capitol to meet with lawmakers and raises public visibility for tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, and cancer screening efforts across Georgia. ### Key provisions - The resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commends organizations and individuals working on cancer prevention in Georgia. - It encourages Georgians to learn about the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and to adopt preventive health practices, including staying current on cancer screenings. - It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-03) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-03) - Sponsors: Blake Tillery, Lee Anderson, Randy Robertson, Shawn Still, Larry Walker, John Albers, Carden Summers, Frank Ginn, Max Burns, Bo Hatchett, Chuck Hufstetler, Chuck Payne, Drew Echols, Matt Brass, Sam Watson, Russ Goodman, Billy Hickman, Marty Harbin, Mike Hodges, Jason T. Dickerson, Clint Dixon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72668 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr669.md?full=1