| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2790 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 114 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Clark of the 100 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Mathiak of the 82 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Mathis of the 133 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Barrett of |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Dempsey of the 13 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day |
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| 18 | 18 | | at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, movement is medicine, and physical activity is a right, not a privilege; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the benefits of physical activity on health and well-being cannot be overstated;4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, millions of children and adults in the United States with limb loss, limb6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | difference, and mobility impairments are unable to afford and access life-changing prosthetic7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | and orthotic devices due to inadequate insurance coverage; and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, over 18,000 Georgians lose a limb each year, and over 200,000 Georgians live9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | with limb loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, limb loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments affect people of all ages,11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | income levels, and backgrounds; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | H. R. 114 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, infections, cancer, and trauma are cited |
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| 33 | 33 | | as the leading causes of amputation; and14 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, addressing the needs of individuals with limb loss, limb difference, and15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | mobility impairments requires comprehensive healthcare coverage, access to affordable16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | orthotic and prosthetic assistive devices, rehabilitative services, and support systems; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, prosthetic and orthotic clinical care is considered a habilitative or rehabilitative18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | health benefit for the purposes of any state or federal requirements for coverage of essential19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | health benefits; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, access to appropriate prosthetic and orthotic care for people living with limb21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | loss, limb difference, and mobility impairments is medically necessary and vital to enable22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | individuals to reach their full potential, live independently, and live well, including coverage23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | of prostheses and orthoses for the activities of daily living; essential job-related activities;24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | personal hygiene-related activities such as showering, bathing, and toileting; and physical25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | activities such as running, biking, swimming, and strength training to maximize whole-body26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | health and both upper and lower limb function.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol to honor Georgia residents with limb loss and30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | limb difference and their consummate advocacy for inclusive medical policy coverage. 31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | public and the press.34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | H. R. 114 |
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