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