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Senate Resolution 399
By: Senators Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th, Jones II of the 22nd, Harrell of the 40th,
Jackson of the 41st and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming
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the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and2
recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for3
other purposes.4
WHEREAS, Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. began its service in March 20005
following its founding by Cindi Johnson with the support of the Shepherd Center and Emory6
Healthcare, where she was a program director, to provide ongoing support and growth7
opportunities to Georgians who have experienced a brain injury; and8
WHEREAS, Side by Side addresses the powerful need for people with brain injuries to have9
a community that provides a place to physically gather, work, support one another, and10
belong; and11
WHEREAS, Side by Side follows the Clubhouse model of rehabilitation, where participants12
are considered "members" of a community, following standards set by the International Brain13
Injury Clubhouse Alliance and adapted from Clubhouse International; and14
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WHEREAS, Side by Side is a community-based, voluntary, member-directed program that
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builds on strengths to optimize the social, financial, and vocational success of members and16
guarantees their right to meaningful work and a place to return; and17
WHEREAS, Side by Side is recognized as Georgia's only brain injury clubhouse and the18
only purpose-driven work program for men and women recovering from brain injuries; and19
WHEREAS, since 2000, Side by Side has served more than 800 Georgians through its20
clubhouse, now located in Stone Mountain Village in DeKalb County; and21
WHEREAS, Side by Side's consistent impact for 25 years makes it an asset to DeKalb22
County and the State of Georgia, making it fitting and proper for the organization to be23
honored.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25
commend Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for its work in supporting Georgians26
who have experienced a brain injury as they recover and rebuild their lives and recognize27
March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Side by Side Brain30
Injury Clubhouse Inc.31
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