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This resolution commends the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Natasha Pierre McCarthy in Atlanta, Georgia, that supports individuals with vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment. The resolution highlights the organization's significant achievements, including expanding advocacy efforts to 20 states, successfully advocating for June to be recognized as Vitiligo Awareness Month, partnering with Emory Dermatology to host educational support groups, and conducting various outreach initiatives such as youth programs, self-esteem photo shoots, and an annual 5K run. The foundation has also conducted national skincare awareness campaigns, engaged in international outreach in Haiti, and formed corporate partnerships with companies like L'Oréal and Macy's to support awareness and education. Recognized with the 2023 USA Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service and the Morehouse and NCBON Unsung Hero Award, the organization has been praised for its commitment to supporting individuals with vitiligo. The resolution officially recognizes the foundation's invaluable contributions and extends best wishes for its continued success, with the House of Representatives' Clerk directed to provide an official copy of the resolution to the organization.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71683