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GA HR1188

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Gardner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the American Red Cross of Georgia for over 100 years of humanitarian service and invites its representatives to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives at a date set by the Speaker
  • Recognizes the organization's disaster response efforts through 12 statewide chapters, which provided emergency shelter, meals, clothing, and counseling to 3,600 families following more than 2,750 local disasters including home fires, tornadoes, and floods
  • Highlights the Southern Blood Services Region's collection and distribution of blood and blood products to 100 hospitals across Georgia and parts of South Carolina and Florida
  • Notes that 47,000 Georgia citizens received life-saving training in First Aid, CPR, AED use, Water Safety, and Caregiving programs
  • Acknowledges military family support services that assisted 16,800 members of Georgia's military community with emergency messages, financial assistance, and counseling, and briefed 51,000 family members on available services

Legislative Description

American Red Cross of Georgia; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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