HR1438: HR1438 HHCP Day at the capitol; February 24, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1051 House Resolution 1438 By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, Adeyina of the 110th, Donatucci of the 105th, Beckles of the 96th, Holly of the 116th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 24, 2026, as HHCP Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Help for Healthcare Professionals (HHCP) delivers measurable results, offering2 innovative solutions to Georgia's healthcare workforce crisis demands; and3 WHEREAS, since 2020, HHCP, a nurse-owned nonprofit, has served over 25,000 healthcare4 professionals across 26 counties, raised $481,750, and secured federal grant5 funding-validating their model; and6 WHEREAS, HHCP graduated 65 future physicians, launched a nationwide career exposure7 platform, awarded scholarships from high school through college , and serves as Georgia8 State Lead for the national Nurses Shift Change coalition; and9 WHEREAS, its crisis response capability is proven: $80,000 in J amaica disaster relief10 coordinated with an international Ministry of Health in just three months as well as strategic11 partnerships with NFL Alumni Georgia and Clayton State Universi ty demonstrate12 cross-sector impact; and13 H. R. 1438 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1051 WHEREAS, under the leadership of Shelli-Ann McKenzie, a registered nurse with 28 years14 of experience and Georgia Commission on Women Ambassador, HHCP builds sustainable15 pipelines addressing workforce shortages before they become crises; and16 WHEREAS, HHCP provides a scalable, evidence-based impact that t he State of Georgia17 needs.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body recognize February 24, 2026, as HHCP Day at the capitol.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Help22 for Healthcare Professionals.23 H. R. 1438 - 2 -