SR692: SR692 Trauma Awareness Day; recognize February 24, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing the toll of physical trauma, which the resolution notes is the leading cause of death for people under 45 in the United States and the fourth leading cause of death overall. The Senate uses the resolution to commend Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation, and to name February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol. The stated purpose is to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety measures, support trauma care and rehabilitation services, and honor medical professionals, community organizations, and volunteers involved in trauma response. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Recognizes February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation for their work.
• States the day is meant to raise awareness, promote prevention and safety measures, and support trauma care and rehabilitation.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

The resolution names Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation, along with medical personnel, community organizations, and volunteers involved in trauma prevention, care, and recovery.

The resolution carries no legal force or funding, but it gives official Senate recognition to trauma care work in Georgia and sets aside a specific day to draw public attention to injury prevention, treatment, and recovery services statewide.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe trauma as a leading cause of death and outline the importance of prevention, care, and rehabilitation.
• The resolved clause designates February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.

1. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)

• trauma awareness
• public health
• Georgia Trauma Commission
• state capitol recognition