2026 SESSION
INTRODUCED
26109338D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 414
Offered March 12, 2026
Commending Fertility for Colored Girls + Guys.
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Patrons—McQuinn, Cole, N.T., Cousins, Keys-Gamarra, Martinez, McPike, Rasoul, Schmidt, Ward and Ware
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WHEREAS, Fertility for Colored Girls + Guys, a national organization founded in 2013 with a Richmond Chapter that launched in 2023, provides education, awareness, support, and encouragement to Black women and couples experiencing infertility; and
WHEREAS, Fertility for Colored Girls + Guys brings hope and fellowship to women struggling with infertility and helps women and their families break down barriers to fertility through informative programs; and
WHEREAS, Fertility for Colored Girls + Guys recognizes that Black women face higher rates of infertility, higher risks of pregnancy-related complications, and more severe menopausal symptoms when compared to other groups, yet they often receive less access to quality care, fewer treatment options, and inadequate medical support; and