| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3107 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 336 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Willis of the 55 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Crawford of the 89 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , and Miller of the 62 |
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| 8 | 8 | | nd |
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| 10 | 10 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 11 | 11 | | Recognizing and commending the Shepherd Center upon its 50th anniversary; and for other |
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| 13 | 13 | | purposes.2 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, the Shepherd Center was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, as a private not-for-profit3 |
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| 15 | 15 | | hospital on August 18, 1975, and it is celebrating 50 years of service; and 4 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, the Shepherd Center's mission is to help individuals with temporary or5 |
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| 17 | 17 | | permanent disabilities caused by injury or disease rebuild their lives with hope,6 |
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| 18 | 18 | | independence, and dignity; advocate for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life;7 |
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| 19 | 19 | | and promote safety and injury prevention; and8 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the Shepherd Center has made a profound impact on the citizens of Georgia and9 |
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| 21 | 21 | | countless individuals worldwide by providing personalized rehabilitation and medical care10 |
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| 22 | 22 | | for those experiencing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain,11 |
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| 23 | 23 | | and other neurological conditions; and12 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, the Shepherd Center has played a vital role in the community by leading the13 |
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| 25 | 25 | | 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, founding the wheelchair division14 |
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| 26 | 26 | | of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, advocating for accessible public accommodations and15 |
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| 27 | 27 | | H. R. 336 |
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| 29 | 29 | | transportation, and bringing honor as a global leader in neuro-rehabilitation research and |
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| 31 | 31 | | innovation; and17 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, each year in the United States, approximately 300,000 people are newly18 |
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| 33 | 33 | | diagnosed with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis,19 |
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| 34 | 34 | | underscoring the critical need for specialized care and rehabilitation provided by institutions20 |
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| 35 | 35 | | such as the Shepherd Center; and21 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, the Shepherd Center's culture of hope, humor, and hard work continues to22 |
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| 37 | 37 | | inspire its patients, families, staff, and the broader community.23 |
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| 38 | 38 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 39 | 39 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the Shepherd Center upon its 50th25 |
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| 40 | 40 | | anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued success.26 |
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| 41 | 41 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 42 | 42 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 |
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| 43 | 43 | | Shepherd Center. 29 |
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| 44 | 44 | | H. R. 336 |
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