| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0414 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 892 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Sharper of the 177 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Reese of the 140 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Henderson of the 113 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Griffin |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 149 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Cooper of the 45 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry remains steadfast in its mission to provide2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | faith-based, holistic support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of cancer,3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | serving as a pillar of hope and empowerment in communities across Georgia; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, founded in 2008 by cancer conqueror Crystal Wyre-Daugherty along with the5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | leadership of Pastors and Drs. Jamal H. Bryant, Karri Bryant, and Carla Stokes at New Birth6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | Missionary Baptist Church, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry has deep commitment to7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | ensuring that no one faces cancer alone, offering one-on-one encouragement, practical8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | resources, and spiritual guidance to patients and caregivers; and 9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry's members, motivated by their lived10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | experience, exemplify compassion and integrity, demonstrating an unwavering commitment11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, fostering community, and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | cultivating a culture of resilience, education, and empowerment that extends far beyond13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | traditional cancer care; and 14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 892 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, through its collaborative approach, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry has |
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| 35 | 35 | | sought to strengthen its reach by forming impactful partnerships, including its ongoing16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | relationship with City of Hope's Our Journey of Hope leadership training and grassroots17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | organizations that share its vision of collectively sharing resources as the needs of cancer18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | care and survivorship support evolve; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry continues to grow in response to the needs20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | of the community, expanding beyond direct patient support by enhancing its survivorship21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | advocacy efforts through awareness initiatives, such as the Thriver's Market, which uplifts22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | cancer conquerors, warriors, and caregivers pursuing entrepreneurship as a means of23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | financial sustainability, service to others, and purposeful living; and 24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, the impact of Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry is worthy of formal recognition25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | for its enduring contributions to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors,26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | caregivers, and the broader community.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | the members of this body recognize Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry for its remarkable29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | dedication to service, applaud its ongoing efforts to inspire hope and healing, and honor its30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | continued legacy of transformative impact.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Speak33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | Life! Cancer Care Ministry.34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | H. R. 892 |
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