| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1722 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 8EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators James of the 35th, Jones of the 10th, McLaurin of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Harbison of the 15th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Commending the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian |
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| 8 | 8 | | Physicians Advocacy Group; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) has, since its3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | incorporation in 1995, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational, scientific,4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | and charitable endeavors, operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, representing the professional interests of over 4,000 physicians, dentists, and6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | allied health professionals of Nigerian birth, ethnicity, or empathy in the United States,7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | Canada, and the Caribbean, ANPA has consistently provided a vital platform for medical and8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | scientific dialogue and addressed health issues within North America, the Caribbean, and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Africa, especially those pertinent to individuals of descent from the Nigerian Diaspora; and10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG), serving as the non-partisan11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | 501(c)(4) affiliate of ANPA, was incorporated in 2019 with the mission to further the goals12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | of ANPA by advocating for initiatives that strengthen the rule of law, engaging in voter13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | education and get-out-to-vote campaigns, and providing basic health services; and14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | S. R. 8EX |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, during the 2023 election period in Nigeria, NPAG actively participated in voter |
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| 25 | 25 | | sensitization programs while providing blood pressure screening and treatment to combat the16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | crucial issue of high blood pressure, a leading cause of sudden death in Nigeria; and17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, the ANPA Georgia Chapter has long served as a beacon of community impact,18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | incorporating an annual 5k race to raise awareness for health issues plaguing communities,19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | including sickle cell disease; and20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, the ANPA Georgia Chapter has tirelessly addressed healthcare disparities and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | access issues within the state by organizing health fairs across various counties, including22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Henry and Fulton counties, focusing on chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | alongside education on healthy living and breast cancer awareness; and24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility, the ANPA Georgia25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Chapter has forged partnerships with organizations like Hosea Helps to serve those in need26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | and address hunger and homelessness in Georgia; and27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, both ANPA and28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | NPAG actively participated in fundraising efforts, contributing to the procurement of29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Nigeria and supporting relief campaigns assisting30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | families and the Atlanta Community Food Bank; and31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, both organizations remain dedicated to supporting the Sickle Cell Foundation32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | of Georgia and upholding their commitment to providing free health fairs that serve33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | under-represented communities; and34 |
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| 44 | 44 | | S. R. 8EX |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, this remarkable collaboration between ANPA and NPAG showcases a |
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| 48 | 48 | | commendable synergy of expertise, advocacy, and community impact, contributing36 |
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| 49 | 49 | | significantly to the betterment of healthcare, civic engagement, and community well-being.37 |
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| 50 | 50 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body38 |
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| 51 | 51 | | commend both the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian39 |
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| 52 | 52 | | Physicians Advocacy Group for their many outstanding contributions on behalf of the40 |
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| 53 | 53 | | citizens of Georgia and extend best wishes for continued growth, development, and success.41 |
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| 54 | 54 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed42 |
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| 55 | 55 | | to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Association of43 |
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| 56 | 56 | | Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group.44 |
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| 57 | 57 | | S. R. 8EX |
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