25 LC 112 3190 Senate Resolution 289 By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Jackson of the 41st, Esteves of the 35th, James of the 28th, Anderson of the 43rd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, created in 2015, National Caregivers Day serves to recognize caregivers across2 the country whose compassionate care enables millions of Americans who are aging or who3 have a disability to remain as independent as possible in their own homes; and4 WHEREAS, professional caregivers, who number nearly 4.6 million in the United States,5 and family caregivers, who are estimated at 44 million, are lifelines to millions of Americans6 who need assistance with medical, personal, and end-of-life care; and7 WHEREAS, caregiving has been proclaimed the ultimate form of love and respect, and as8 a country, we should support and demonstrate our gratitude for caregivers and their role in9 fulfilling an individual's desire to remain at home; and10 WHEREAS, the home care industry is among the fastest growing health care industries in11 the United States, and the Home Care Association Georgia Chapter continuously advocates12 on behalf of our frontline caregivers; and13 S. R. 289 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3190 WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers stepped up to the challenge by not 14 only caring for their clients but also risking their own personal health and safety while doing15 so; and16 WHEREAS, home care workers allow families to stay together at home safely and with17 dignity as they age.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body19 recognize February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day and express their gratitude to20 caregivers for their unwavering commitment to the care of their clients and families.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the23 press.24 S. R. 289 - 2 -