HR1333: HR1333 American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; February 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 2026 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County. It points to the American Heart Association's national Go Red for Women campaign and notes that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, with especially high rates among African American women. The resolution credits a coalition of women-led organizations, including sororities, church groups, and civic associations, for partnering with the American Heart Association of the Central Georgia Region to raise awareness in Macon-Bibb County. It formally encourages residents to work together to improve women's health and understanding of heart disease, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press.

• Officially recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County through a House resolution.
• Encourages Macon-Bibb County residents to work together to improve women's health and raise awareness of heart disease.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution names residents of Macon-Bibb County, particularly women, and references a coalition of women-led organizations and the American Heart Association of the Central Georgia Region that work on heart health awareness in the area.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives official state recognition to heart health awareness efforts in Macon-Bibb County, potentially raising public attention to cardiovascular disease risks, especially among women and African American women.

• Cites the American Heart Association's designation of February as American Heart Month since 1963 and its Go Red for Women initiative.
• States that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women nationally and disproportionately affects African American women.
• Lists eleven women-led organizations partnering with the American Heart Association of the Central Georgia Region on awareness efforts in Macon-Bibb County.
• Resolves that the House recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County and encourages resident participation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)Primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)

• heart disease awareness
• women's health
• Macon-Bibb County
• American Heart Month