Georgia CommonsSR 732: Every Color Matters; recognize
Last action February 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes Every Color Matters, a nonprofit focused on cancer awareness and equitable access to cancer care, for its community service and advocacy work.
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In plain language
This Georgia Senate resolution formally honors Every Color Matters, a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness about cancer, promote early detection, and support individuals and families affected by cancer regardless of race, background, or income. The resolution describes the organization's activities, including educational outreach, fundraising, financial assistance to families dealing with cancer treatment, community events like galas and health-focused runs and walks, and scholarship programs for students and families affected by cancer. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It simply states that the Senate commends the organization for its work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Every Color Matters.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Every Color Matters for its cancer awareness, education, and support work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Every Color Matters, its staff, volunteers, and the individuals and families it serves who are affected by cancer. It has no legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its main effect is public recognition, giving the organization an official acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate that it can use to highlight its cancer support and awareness work.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Every Color Matters for its service, advocacy, and work on equitable cancer care access.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization.
- The whereas clauses describe the organization's activities, including education, fundraising, financial assistance, community events, and scholarships, but do not create obligations.
From the bill
“Every Color Matters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, promoting early detection, and providing direct support to individuals and families affected by cancer”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Every Color Matters for its outstanding service and advocacy”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- cancer awareness
- nonprofit recognition
- public health
- Georgia Senate resolution