HR127: HR127 Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol; 01/26 to 02/01/25; recognize

25 LC 112 2772 House Resolution 127 By: Representatives Au of the 50th, Newton of the 127th, Hawkins of the 27th, Stephens of the 164th, and Efstration of the 104th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 26 to February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesth esiologists Week at the1 state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are responsible for patient safety before, during, and3 after surgery and in pain medicine with the expert ability to l ead and navigate all vital4 moments of care; and5 WHEREAS, with 12 to 14 years of education, including medical school and 12,000 to 16,0006 hours of training, physician anesthesiologists possess the necessary knowledge to understand7 and treat the entire human body; and8 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in keeping patients safe in this9 state and community, whether managing a crisis during surgery, providing pain management10 during labor, or treating patients with chronic pain; and11 WHEREAS, the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, is widely12 recognized as the gold standard of care used in all our nation' s top hospitals to protect13 patients; and14 H. R. 127 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2772 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are recognized leaders who are committed to safe15 and high-quality patient care, educating patients on anesthesia safety and reducing the risks16 of complications.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize January 26 to February 1, 20 25, as Physician19 Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the22 Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.23 H. R. 127 - 2 -