HR 725: National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes and praises the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation, a nonprofit founded in Atlanta in 2010 by Natasha Pierre McCarthy. The resolution recounts the foundation's history, including its role in getting June recognized as Vitiligo Awareness Month, its partnership with Emory Dermatology, its youth outreach programs, and its national and corporate partnerships with companies like L'Oreal and Macy's. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. It simply states the House's recognition of the foundation's work and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation for its work supporting people with vitiligo.
• States the House's best wishes for the foundation's continued success but creates no legal obligations or funding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.

The resolution directly names and honors the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation and its founder, Natasha Pierre McCarthy. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the symbolic recognition.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change anyone's rights, funding, or obligations. Its main effect is public recognition for the foundation's volunteer and advocacy work supporting people living with vitiligo in Georgia and beyond.

• The resolution recites the foundation's founding in 2010 in Atlanta and its expansion of advocacy work to 20 states.
• It notes the foundation's role in securing a 2011 gubernatorial proclamation recognizing June as Vitiligo Awareness Month.
• It cites the foundation's partnership with Emory Dermatology and corporate partners including L'Oreal, Dermablend, and Macy's.
• The resolving clause formally commends the foundation and extends the House's best wishes for its continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the foundation.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Patrocinador principal
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• vitiligo awareness
• nonprofit recognition
• Georgia House resolution
• public health advocacy