Advocacy for infertility- and adoption-related issues is one of the objectives of Resolve of Georgia.

If you would like to help with Resolve's Advocacy efforts, please contact us HERE.

Resolve of Georgia goes to Washington D.C.

This year, Resolve's National Leadership Convention was held in Washington, D.C. on April 7-9, which turned out to be the peak of cherry blossom season. Thanks to the efforts of Renee Whitley, our Advocacy Chair and a member of Resolve's Chapter Advisory Group, the Resolve of Georgia group was able to visit the offices of 11 of our elected officials including Congressman Phil Gingrey (pictured).

In addition to Renee, our group included Janet Eason (2004-2005 President of Resolve of Georgia) and Mary McGrath (Adoption Symposium Co-Chair). National Resolve Board members Dr. Joe Massey (a founder of Reproductive Biology Associates), Carol Fulwiler Jones (a licensed therapist), and Leigh Boston (former co-President of Resolve of Georgia).

We spoke with representatives from the following offices:

	Senator Johnny Isaakson      
	Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney
	Congressman Phil Gingrey     
	Senator Saxby Chambliss
	Congressman John Lewis       
	Congressman John Linder
	Congressman Charlie Norwood  
	Congressman Jack Kingston
	Congressman Nathan Deal
	

We also were able to meet personally with Congressman Tom Price. We discussed several pieces of legislation, including some which would provide mandated federally insurance for infertility, and an exention of the tax credit for adoption. We spent the remaining two days in workshops learning many exciting new things which we will share with you in the next edition of the newsletter. All in all, it was a very exciting and productive trip!