GA SR689

Recognizes and commends The Susan Jolley Foundation, Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, and Cancer Pathways for their contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia

Honors Sharon J Hill and Demetrius Geiger as the 2026 Georgia HPV Community Champions

Notes Georgia's cervical cancer screening rate of 76.5% falls below the national median of 77.7%, with some counties (Forsyth, McIntosh, Towns, Franklin) reporting rates below 60%

Cites Georgia statistics: 327 new cervical cancer cases diagnosed annually with approximately 204 deaths per year; only 63% of adolescents ages 13-17 are up to date on HPV vaccination (below the 80% Healthy People 2030 target)

Marks the 11th anniversary of advocacy efforts that began as The Susan Jolley Awareness Program, now continuing as The Susan Jolley Foundation under President Triana Arnold James