SR73: SR73 Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a professional group representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists in Georgia. The resolution describes the kinds of disorders these professionals treat, such as communication, language, hearing, and swallowing or feeding disorders, and notes that many of the group's members serve vulnerable Georgians through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the Babies Can't Wait program. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association as a formal show of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its members on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's appreciation for the organization's role supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing scientists in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its members, including speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists. It also references patients served through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and Babies Can't Wait, though it creates no obligations for them.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia statutes; its practical impact is symbolic. It gives the association formal recognition from the Senate, which the group can use for institutional or morale purposes, but it does not alter funding, licensing, or services.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association's mission and the communication, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders its members address.
• The whereas clauses note members serve Georgia's most vulnerable through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and Babies Can't Wait programs.
• The resolving clause formally commends the association and its members for their service to Georgia citizens.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association.

1. 2025-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-30Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)Primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• speech-language pathology
• audiology
• hearing health
• Medicaid services
• legislative honors