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GA HR1683

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Ms. Evonne Yancey on her retirement after 25 years of service at Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, where she served as director of community benefit and community relations
  • Recognizes her establishment of the Kaiser Permanente Bridge Program, which provides highly subsidized health benefits and access to quality health care for income-eligible uninsured persons in Metropolitan Atlanta
  • Credits her as a leading advocate for legislation establishing Georgia's breast cancer license plate, with proceeds funding screenings and breast health services for low-income individuals
  • Acknowledges her creation of Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre Program, which uses professional actors and theatrical productions to promote health knowledge and healthy behaviors, and her establishment of Kaiser Permanente's Nursing Scholarships at public colleges and universities to address Georgia's nursing shortage
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Ms. Evonne Yancey

Legislative Description

Yancey, Ms. Evonne; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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