| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2935 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 215 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Clark of the 108 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Jones of the 143 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its dedication to epilepsy |
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| 18 | 18 | | awareness and advocacy as well as its work toward improving access to services for2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | individuals living with epilepsy across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, February 10 is recognized as International Epilepsy Day, a day dedicated to4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | raising global awareness of epilepsy, advocating for those affected, and promoting efforts to5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | improve the lives of individuals living with epilepsy; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting more than 110,000 residents in7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Georgia, causing seizures that impact daily life and requiring recurring medical care, support,8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | and awareness; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia has been a staunch advocate for individuals10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | and families affected by epilepsy, providing essential services, resources, and educational11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | initiatives to improve their quality of life; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, the Foundation works endlessly to raise public awareness about epilepsy,13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | eradicate stigma, and promote understanding of seizure disorders through community14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | outreach, educational programs, and advocacy efforts; and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 215 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, the organization facilitates access to critical healthcare services, support groups, |
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| 36 | 36 | | and financial assistance programs, ensuring that individuals with epilepsy receive the17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | treatment and support they need regardless of economic status; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia collaborates with medical professionals,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | policymakers, and community organizations to advance research, improve healthcare20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | policies, and expand services for those living with epilepsy; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of the Foundation and its dedicated staff, volunteers, and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | supporters have made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of Georgians by creating23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | a more inclusive and supportive community.24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | invaluable work in promoting epilepsy awareness, advocating for individuals with epilepsy,27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and improving access to essential services across the State of Georgia.28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | Epilepsy Foundation Georgia.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | H. R. 215 |
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