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GA SR1315

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Adelman

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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