HR 69: Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia. The House uses the day to highlight the role of biomedical research, including animal studies, in developing medical treatments for people and animals. The resolution commends biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians for their work in the field. It also encourages educational efforts about careers in biomedical research and animal care, and calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the day's goals. The Clerk of the House is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia.
• Commends specific professions, including biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, for their work.
• Encourages educational initiatives about the role of animals in biomedical research and related career paths.
• Calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support and recognize the day.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution mainly touches biomedical researchers, animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, biomedical veterinarians, and cage wash technicians whose work it commends, as well as educational organizations and policymakers it calls on to support the day.

While the resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, it gives official recognition to biomedical research professionals and animal studies, which supporters use to raise public awareness and highlight career paths in the field.

• Item 1 recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day.
• Item 2 acknowledges the role of animal studies in developing treatments and pledges support for compassionate animal care in research.
• Item 3 commends specific categories of biomedical and animal care workers for their contributions.
• Item 4 encourages educational initiatives on animal research careers and animal welfare.
• Item 5 calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the day.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-03House Passed/Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-03House Third Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-04House Committee Favorably Reported (Cámara de Representantes)
4. 2025-01-29House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
5. 2025-01-28House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
6. 2025-01-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)Patrocinador principal
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)

1. AprobadaVotación: Cámara de Representantes3 de marzo de 2025

   171 a favor, 1 en contra (2 sin votar, 6 ausentes)

   Adopt: House Vote #143

• biomedical research
• animal research
• veterinary professions
• legislative resolutions
• science education