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GA HR1720

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Meadows

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, recognizing it as the state's largest health care company, serving Georgians since 1937
  • Sponsored by Representatives Smith of the 131st and Meadows of the 5th districts in the Georgia House of Representatives
  • Highlights key milestones including the first Blue Plan in Atlanta in 1937, the merger of Columbus and Atlanta Blue Plans to create BCBSGa, Inc. in 1985, conversion to a for-profit structure in 1995, and transition into an operating unit of WellPoint Health Networks, Inc.
  • Recognizes the company's charitable contributions to nonprofits throughout the state and its operations across six offices in Georgia
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Legislative Description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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