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GA SR1315
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
David Adelman
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending the South DeKalb Center for Healthy Living in Lithonia, Georgia, for providing free health care to uninsured and low-income residents of DeKalb and surrounding counties
- Organized in 2006 and opened in April 2007 under Executive Director Loretta Patrick with a volunteer staff of ten; moved to a larger site in 2008 due to high community demand
- By the time of the resolution, the center had grown to over 300 volunteers and served more than 2,000 patients per year
- The center hosts community health events on-site and participates in five outreach events annually to promote healthier living, under the guidance of Executive Director Renee Marie Ranson
- Sponsored by Senators Ramsey Sr. (43rd), Henson (41st), Jones (10th), and Adelman (42nd), with the Secretary of the Senate directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the center
Legislative Description
South DeKalb Center for Healthy Living; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/22/2010
Full Bill Text
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