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

25 LC 112 2747 House Resolution 165 By: Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 47th, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 143rd, Herring of the 145th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the st ate capitol; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia supports options for an active and healthy lifestyle; and3 WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia represents the public's4 best interests by recommending physical therapy provided by licensed physical therapists;5 and6 WHEREAS, the mission of the American Physical Therapy Associati on of Georgia is to7 represent and promote the profession of physical therapy with i ntegrity, excellence, and8 collaboration, thereby best serving and advocating for the people of Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia improves Georgians'10 quality of life through the pursuit of improved access, stable provider networks, adequate11 reimbursement, and quality healthcare delivery; and12 WHEREAS, physical therapists in Georgia are held to high educat ional and professional13 standards such as earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree a nd a state license,14 H. R. 165 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2747 demonstrating continuing competency in providing examination and treatment for conditions15 that limit movement and functi onal activity, and pr eventing the loss of mobility before it16 occurs; and17 WHEREAS, physical therapist assistants complete an associate's degree and are licensed to18 provide selected physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of physical19 therapists; and20 WHEREAS, each year, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants come to the state21 capitol to discuss the benefits of physical therapy and how it helps improve mobility, health,22 fitness, and wellness; and23 WHEREAS, the more than 10,000 members of the American Physical Therapy Association24 of Georgia provide expert examination and treatment of the movement systems to improve25 health, fitness, wellness, and mobility across the lifespan; and26 WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 496,000 Georgians require the care of a physical27 therapist each year.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body commend the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia30 and its members for their continued dedication to promoting the health and wellness of31 Georgia's citizens by maintaining high standards of education, integrity, and excellence in32 practice as well as recognize January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol.33 H. R. 165 - 2 - 25 LC 112 2747 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35 American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.36 H. R. 165 - 3 -