| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2687 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 16 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the |
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| 4 | 4 | | 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the |
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| 8 | 8 | | Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | at the state capitol; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for those under the age4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | of 45 and the fourth leading cause of death for all ages; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, physical trauma, including injuries from accidents, violence, and natural6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | disasters, affects millions of individuals each year, leading to significant physical, emotional,7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | and financial burdens; and8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, the recognition and awareness of physical trauma are essential for improving9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | prevention, care, and recovery efforts, and both high-quality trauma care facilities and trained10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | medical personnel are crucial for providing immediate and effective treatment to trauma11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | victims; and12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, prevention and safety measures such as road safety campaigns, workplace13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | safety regulations, and violence prevention programs play a vital role in reducing the14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | incidence of physical trauma; and15 |
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| 22 | 22 | | S. R. 16 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy, are |
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| 26 | 26 | | essential for the long-term recovery and well-being of trauma survivors; and17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, public education and awareness campaigns are necessary to inform the18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | community about the causes and consequences of physical trauma and the available19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | resources for support and recovery; and20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, legislative support is needed to ensure adequate funding for trauma centers,21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | research into trauma treatment, and policies that enhance public safety; and22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, community organizations and volunteers play a significant role in supporting23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | trauma survivors and promoting safety and prevention efforts.24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | commend Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | Trauma Foundation as well as recognize January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | state capitol to raise awareness about physical trauma, promote prevention and safety28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | measures, support trauma care and rehabilitation services, and honor the efforts of medical29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | professionals, community organizations, and volunteers in addressing physical trauma.30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | press.33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | S. R. 16 |
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