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HR 454

MEMORIAL-EUNICE ALEXANDER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

H.R. 454 formally commends Help for Healthcare Professionals, Inc. for its DEI, mental-health, and advocacy work and designates February 24, 2025 as “HHCP Day” at the Georgia state

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 454

Summary — H.R. 454 (House Resolution 454)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: January 15, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/congratulatory and memorial)
Primary sponsors (as listed): W. Gregory Steube; Jasmine Clark; Angie O’Steen; Sandra Scott; Sandy Donatucci; David Clark; Viola Davis; Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 454 is a ceremonial House resolution that (1) commends Help for Healthcare Professionals, Inc. (HHCP), a nurse‑led 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and recognizes February 24, 2025, as “HHCP Day” at the state capitol; and (2) — in a separate memorial section contained in the same document — expresses condolences on the death of Eunice Alexander and directs that a copy of the memorial be presented to her family.

Key provisions and changes

  • Commendation of HHCP for workforce development, mental‑health support, advocacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
  • Formal recognition of HHCP’s accomplishments, including:
    • Serving over 22,000 healthcare professionals and first responders across 20 Georgia counties.
    • Programs cited: Frontline Care and Recovery (CARE), Crossroads Education, YOUTH‑MED Mentorship and Physician Pathway (with recent inaugural cohort and 2025 expansion), Frontline Society networking/membership community.
    • Partnerships and events: Urban League of Greater Atlanta collaboration, mental‑health initiative expansions, Night of Glam & Gratitude Charity Awards Gala, and enhanced advocacy work.
  • Official recognition of February 24, 2025, as “HHCP Day” at the state capitol.
  • Direction that the Clerk of the House make an appropriate copy available for HHCP and its founder, Shelli‑Ann McKenzie.
  • Memorial resolution for Eunice Alexander: records biographical details (birth April 14, 1937; death August 19, 2025), church and community service, family survivors and predeceased relatives; expresses mourning and orders a copy presented to her family.

Who is affected / impact

  • HHCP and its founder receive formal legislative recognition and publicity; the resolution is honorary and nonbinding (no legal or funding effect).
  • Community members, program participants and partners of HHCP receive recognition of organizational contributions.
  • The family and community of Eunice Alexander receive an official statement of condolence from the House.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced January 15, 2025; multiple calendar referrals and readings February–March 2025.
  • Recorded actions include “Laid before the House,” “Adopted,” and “Reported enrolled” on March 31, 2025; later entries show filing with the clerk and placement on calendar in September–October 2025 and an additional “Resolution Adopted” entry on October 14, 2025.
  • The document provided appears to combine two distinct ceremonial items (an organizational commendation/recognition and a separate memorial), and it references sponsors and procedural entries from different jurisdictions and offices. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create legal obligations or appropriations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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