HR1199: HR1199 Georgia Association of Community Care Providers; commend

26 LC 129 0681 House Resolution 1199 By: Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Taylor of the 173rd, and Parrish of the 158th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers (G ACCP) represents3 home and community-based service providers across the state of Georgia who deliver4 compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with disabiliti es, complex care needs, and5 aging populations; and6 WHEREAS, GACCP member providers deliver essential services through Medicaid waiver7 programs including, but not limited to, the ICWP, EDWP, NOW, an d COMP waivers,8 allowing individuals to receive personalized care in their homes and communities rather than9 in institutional settings; and10 WHEREAS, these providers serve communities throughout Georgia, with a significant11 number operating in underserved and rural areas where access to care is limited and12 community-based providers are often the primary source of suppo rt for individuals and13 families; and14 H. R. 1199 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0681 WHEREAS, home and community-based services promote independence , dignity, and15 quality of life by empowering individuals to remain connected t o their families,16 neighborhoods, and communities while receiving the care they need; and17 WHEREAS, these providers allow Georgians to live at home for as long as possible outside18 of institutional settings and therefore at great savings to taxpayers; and19 WHEREAS, the commitment, professionalism, and compassion of GACCP providers and20 their workforce are vital to maintaining a stable, accessible, and effective system of care that21 supports thousands of Georgians and their families each day.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Association of Community24 Care Providers for its continued commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care25 to individuals with disabilities, complex care needs, and aging populations.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 Georgia Association of Community Care Providers.29 H. R. 1199 - 2 -