HR 320: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; commend

House Resolution 320

By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Henderson of the 113th, Carter of the 93rd, Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across all states to raise their voices and influence evidence-based public policy changes aimed at reducing the cancer burden in Georgia and beyond; and

WHEREAS, since 2001, ACS CAN has served as the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, successfully securing billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanding access to quality, affordable health care, and advancing proven tobacco control measures; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 19,000 Georgians will lose their lives to the disease in 2025—ACS CAN is committed to ensuring that these individuals will have access to fair and equitable care; and

WHEREAS, cancer patients face a multitude of challenges beyond their medical diagnoses, including physical, emotional, and financial burdens that affect their quality of life; and

WHEREAS, effective policies aimed at cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment not only have the potential to save countless lives but also significantly reduce the financial strain that this disease places on individuals and the state as a whole; and

WHEREAS, as Georgia continues to navigate complex legislative decisions, efforts to combat cancer remain more critical than ever in providing comprehensive support for patients and survivors; and

WHEREAS, ACS CAN and its dedicated volunteers—many of whom have been personally impacted by cancer—continue to rally for meaningful policy changes and champion cancer care as a top priority at the federal, state, and local levels.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state and beyond as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Georgia.