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Senate Resolution 695
By: Senators McLaurin of the 14th, Harrell of the 40th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the
51st, Dolezal of the 27th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit2
based in Sandy Springs that provides services and support to Georgians who have3
hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders; and4
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia began its work in 1973; and5
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia continues to meet its goal to help those who have6
bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible; and7
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia also serves as a member of the World Federation of8
Hemophilia, enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by9
providing comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and support of research; and10
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is in receipt of six-star status by the National11
Hemophilia Foundation and is recognized as a Chapter of Excellence; and12
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WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia employs numerous professionals, including
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pharmacists, nurses, and social workers, to provide critical services to its clients; and14
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides specialized pharmacy services, outreach15
nursing services, social support services, clinic and research funding, information,16
educational services, and activities and programs to enhance care and quality of life for17
people with bleeding disorders and their families; and18
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia's specialty pharmacies have dual accreditation from the19
Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Incorporated (ACHC) and the Utilization20
Review Accreditation Commission, Incorporated (URAC), demonstrating a commitment to21
high-quality standards of care; and22
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia provides children with inherited bleeding disorders the23
ability to live more normal lives, including opportunities to attend summer camp at Camp24
Wannaklot; and25
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia publishes an award-winning newsletter for its clients26
and their families to educate them on advances in treatment; produces protocols for the27
treatment of Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease for physicians and other health care28
providers; offers financial support for hemophilia treatment centers throughout Georgia to29
ensure that they are fully staffed and equipped; and invests in critical research for inherited30
bleeding disorders and their associated complications; and31
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia partners with many entities, including St. Jude32
Children's Research Hospital and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Emory33
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University, for research to find a cure for hemophilia and to help end the bleeding disorders
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affecting citizens; and 35
WHEREAS, Hemophilia of Georgia is a trusted resource to many health care providers and36
insurers providing training on bleeding disorders, including appropriate care and treatment.37
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body38
extend a warm greeting to Hemophilia of Georgia, its staff and volunteers, and the persons39
that the organization serves and convey to them this legislative body's heartiest40
commendation for their work on behalf of those individuals with hemophilia and other41
inherited bleeding disorders in this state, throughout our nation, and around the world.42
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed43
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Hemophilia of44
Georgia.45
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