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House Resolution 608
By: Representatives Lim of the 98
th
, Cannon of the 58
th
, and Carter of the 93
rd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods,
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Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods (MACHN) is a3
dedicated partnership of organizations, including the Lucky Shoals Community Association,4
working to address disparities in healthcare access, food security, and overall well-being5
across metro Atlanta; and6
WHEREAS, Wholesome Wave Georgia is dedicated to increasing access to fresh, locally7
grown food for the 1.4 million food-insecure Georgians who rely on federal nutrition8
assistance, thereby addressing the direct correlation between food insecurity, poverty, and9
diet-related health issues such as obesity and chronic illness; and10
WHEREAS, through innovative programs and partnerships with local farmers, Wholesome11
Wave Georgia empowers families by making healthy food choices more affordable and12
accessible; and13
WHEREAS, Retaaza is a social enterprise that reduces food insecurity by connecting local14
farmers directly with consumers, creating sustainable food pipelines that provide fresh,15
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healthy produce to individuals and families in need while supporting economic stability in
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rural communities and preventing food waste; and17
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association (AHA), the nation's oldest and largest18
voluntary organization dedicated to combating heart disease and stroke, has invested over19
$5 billion in research, making it the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular20
and cerebrovascular disease research aside from the federal government; and21
WHEREAS, the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) was established to ensure22
equitable access to quality healthcare for all residents of Fulton and DeKalb counties23
regardless of socioeconomic status by working collaboratively with and community partners24
to close gaps in healthcare services and promote health equity; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these exemplary organizations be26
appropriately honored during this special time.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body recognize and commend the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy29
Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza for their contributions on behalf30
of those in need as well as extend best wishes for continued success.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
Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and34
Retaaza.35
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