Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR35 Compare Versions

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1	1	23 LC 126 0013
2	2	H. R. 35
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4	4	House Resolution 35
5	5	By: Representatives Cooper of the 45
6	6	th
7	7	, Hawkins of the 27
8	8	th
9	9	, Hutchinson of the 106
10	10	th
11	11	, Silcox
12	12	of the 53
13	13	rd
14	14	, and Hugley of the 141
15	15	st
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17	17	A RESOLUTION
18	18	Commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
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20	20	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit2
21	21	based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, that provides services and support to Georgians who have3
22	22	hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders; and4
23	23	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia serves as a member of the World Federation of5
24	24	Hemophilia and is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder6
25	25	community by providing comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and the support7
26	26	of research; and8
27	27	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is one of only two entities to receive six-star status by9
28	28	the National Hemophilia Foundation on top of being recognized as a Chapter of Excellence;10
29	29	and11
30	30	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia initiated its work in 1973 so those affected by bleeding12
31	31	disorders can live as normally and productively as possible; and13 23 LC 126 0013
32	32	H. R. 35
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34	34	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia employs a number of professionals, including
35	35	14
36	36	pharmacists, nurses, and social workers, to provide critical services to its clients; and15
37	37	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is the only organization of its type in the state offering16
38	38	specialized pharmacy services, outreach nursing services, social support services, clinic and17
39	39	research funding, information, educational services, and activities and programs to enhance18
40	40	care and quality of life for people with bleeding disorders and their families; and19
41	41	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia operates specialty pharmacies that have received dual20
42	42	accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Incorporated (ACHC) and21
43	43	the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Incorporated (URAC), demonstrating a22
44	44	commitment to high-quality standards of care; and23
45	45	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides children with inherited bleeding disorders the24
46	46	ability to live more normal lives, including opportunities to attend summer camp at Camp25
47	47	Wannaklot; and26
48	48	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia also publishes an award-winning newsletter for clients27
49	49	and their families to keep up-to-date with advances on treatment; produces protocols for the28
50	50	treatment of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease for physicians and other health care29
51	51	providers; offers financial support for hemophilia treatment centers throughout Georgia to30
52	52	ensure that they are fully staffed and equipped; and invests in critical research for inherited31
53	53	bleeding disorders and their associated complications; and32
54	54	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's representatives work with the state's Hemophilia33
55	55	Advisory Board, serving as an advisor on the standards of care and treatment for individuals;34
56	56	and35 23 LC 126 0013
57	57	H. R. 35
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59	59	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia has provided more than $17 million in research funding
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61	61	projects in the last decade focused on developing the scientists and infrastructure needed to37
62	62	find a cure; and38
63	63	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia partners with and provides funding for many entities,39
64	64	including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders40
65	65	Center at Emory University, in order to find a cure for hemophilia; and41
66	66	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia serves as a trusted resource to many health care42
67	67	providers and insurers, providing each with training on bleeding disorders, including43
68	68	appropriate care and treatment, and the organization is recognized nationally and44
69	69	internationally for its work; and45
70	70	WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023 and thus the46
71	71	honor and distinction of serving the bleeding disorder community for 50 years.47
72	72	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the48
73	73	members of this body extend a warm greeting to Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and49
74	74	volunteers, and the individuals that the organization serves and convey to them this50
75	75	legislative body's heartiest commendation for their work on behalf of those individuals with51
76	76	hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout our nation, and52
77	77	around the world.53
78	78	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized54
79	79	and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to55
80	80	Hemophilia of Georgia.56