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GA HR1286
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mark Newton
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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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