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GA HR1286

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mark Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 5, 2020, as Public Health Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia Department of Public Health and district health directors for their work on behalf of Georgia's citizens
  • Acknowledges the Department of Public Health as the lead state agency for preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health; and preparing for and responding to disasters
  • Notes the General Assembly restored the Department of Public Health as its own state agency in 2011 after more than 30 years of consolidation with other departments
  • Highlights that the department operates through 18 health districts serving all 159 Georgia counties, with programs including immunization, maternal and child health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, and the Georgia Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Public Health

Legislative Description

Public Health Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2020; efforts of the Department of Public Health and district health directors for their past, present, and future work on behalf of Georgia's citizens; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2020

Full Bill Text

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