Georgia CommonsSR 782: Hemophilia of Georgia; commend
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Hemophilia of Georgia, a Sandy Springs nonprofit that provides medical care and support to Georgians with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit based in Sandy Springs that has served people with bleeding disorders since the early 1970s. The resolution describes the organization's work, including clinical care, education, advocacy, and research support, and notes it serves as the Southeast Regional Core Center for bleeding disorder treatment. The text highlights specific programs, such as two accredited pharmacies that supply factor products to patients and a summer camp called Camp Wannaklot for children with bleeding disorders. It also notes the organization's research partnerships with Emory and St. Jude. The Senate formally commends the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia and its staff, volunteers, and the individuals it serves for their work on bleeding disorders.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to Hemophilia of Georgia.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a statement of recognition rather than a policy action.
Who it affects
Hemophilia of Georgia, its employees (nurses, pharmacists, social workers), volunteers, and the patients it serves who have bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease are named in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or funding effect, but it gives official state recognition to a nonprofit's decades of medical and support services for Georgians with bleeding disorders, which may raise public awareness of its programs.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hemophilia of Georgia's history, founding in the early 1970s, and its role as the Southeast Regional Core Center.
- The resolution notes the organization operates two accredited pharmacies supplying factor products and runs Camp Wannaklot for affected children.
- It cites the organization's research collaborations with Emory and St. Jude.
- The resolving clause formally commends the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Hemophilia of Georgia and all staff, volunteers, and individuals that the organization serves on behalf of those impacted by inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout the nation, and around the world”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
Topics
- hemophilia
- bleeding disorders
- nonprofit recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution
- healthcare advocacy