SR47: SR47 Physician's Day; recognize February 5, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 5, 2025, as Physician's Day at the state capitol, and it salutes the physicians of Georgia for their work caring for patients and communities. The text cites that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023 and lists numerous medical societies and specialty associations, including the Medical Association of Georgia, for their contributions. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes February 5, 2025, as Physician's Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Salutes the physicians of Georgia for their role in patient care and community health.
• Names the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution directly names Georgia's physicians and numerous medical associations and specialty societies, such as the Medical Association of Georgia, the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it creates no new rights, requirements, or funding. Its main real-world effect is a symbolic recognition day and public statement of appreciation for physicians practicing in Georgia.

• The preamble states that medicine is a moral activity based on trust between patients and physicians, and cites 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023.
• The preamble lists specific medical societies and specialty organizations recognized for their contributions, including the Medical Association of Georgia and Resurgens Orthopaedics.
• The resolved clause designates February 5, 2025, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and salutes Georgia's physicians.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)

• Physician's Day
• medical profession recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• healthcare