Georgia CommonsSR669: SR669 Cancer Prevention Day; recognize February 5, 2026
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the Georgia Capitol, honoring groups that work on cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy across the state.
In plain language
This resolution does not change any law. It formally recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the Georgia Capitol, an event organized by the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium along with the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and other health and advocacy groups. The resolution commends these organizations and individuals for their work preventing cancer and improving outcomes for Georgians, and it encourages all Georgians to learn about the Consortium's work, adopt evidence-based habits that reduce cancer risk, and stay current on recommended cancer screenings. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
What the bill 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 adopt evidence-based habits that reduce cancer risk and to keep up with recommended cancer screenings.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution touches the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia CORE, Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, health systems and advocacy organizations, and Georgians generally who are encouraged to engage in cancer prevention and screening.
Why it matters
While the resolution creates no new law or funding, it gives cancer prevention advocates a formal day of recognition at the Capitol to connect with lawmakers, and it publicly encourages Georgians to pursue screenings and healthy habits that can reduce cancer risk.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 5, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commends organizations, advocates, and individuals working on cancer prevention in Georgia.
- A further resolution encourages Georgians to learn about the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, adopt preventive health practices, and stay current with cancer screenings.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 recognize February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the cap itol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
Topics
- cancer prevention
- public health
- Georgia Capitol events
- health screenings