HR165: HR165 Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol. It commends the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, which represents more than 10,000 members, for promoting health, wellness, and high professional standards among physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the state. The resolution notes that physical therapists earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a state license, while physical therapist assistants complete an associate's degree and work under the supervision of physical therapists. It also states that an estimated 496,000 Georgians need physical therapy care each year. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the association. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its members for their work promoting health and wellness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the association.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, its more than 10,000 members, and physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who practice in the state. It has no binding effect on the public generally.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for physical therapists, patients, or state agencies. Its main effect is a formal, symbolic acknowledgment of the profession's role in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe the role of the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and the qualifications required of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the association.

1. 2025-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)

• physical therapy
• healthcare workforce
• ceremonial resolution
• state capitol recognition