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House Resolution 725
By: Representatives Beckles of the 96
th
, Jackson of the 68
th
, Schofield of the 63
rd
, Davis of
the 87
th
, Scott of the 76
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation was founded in 2010 by Natasha3
Pierre McCarthy in Atlanta, Georgia, while she was teaching at Point University, inspired4
by the biblical figure Nehemiah and her vision to create a supportive community for those5
living with vitiligo; and6
WHEREAS, the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation has since expanded its advocacy7
efforts to 20 states, helping volunteers establish awareness initiatives and serving as a model8
for support groups and nonprofits both nationally and internationally; and9
WHEREAS, in 2011, the organization successfully advocated for June to be recognized as10
Vitiligo Awareness Month and secured a proclamation from then-Governor Nathan Deal, a11
tradition that has continued under Governor Brian Kemp; and12
WHEREAS, the foundation has partnered with Emory Dermatology to host educational13
support groups and has established online and offline communities offering vital resources14
for individuals with vitiligo; and15
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WHEREAS, the organization has also engaged in many youth and public outreach initiatives,
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such as Advocacy Day at the Capitol, self-esteem photo shoots, the Rise & Shine:17
Empowering Youth for Change program, and the annual Vitiligo Bond 5K; and18
WHEREAS, its commitment to health and skincare advocacy has included national19
sunscreen and skincare awareness campaigns focused on youth and adults with vitiligo,20
outreach efforts in Haiti, and corporate partnerships with L'Oréal, Dermablend, and Macy's21
to support awareness and education; and22
WHEREAS, the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation has been recognized for its23
outstanding efforts with the 2023 USA Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for24
Volunteer Service as well as the Morehouse and NCBON Unsung Hero Award; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to appropriately honor this remarkable26
organization 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 National Vitiligo Bond Inc.29
Foundation for its invaluable contributions to vitiligo awareness and support as well as30
extend best wishes for its continued success.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the33
National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation.34
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