HR496: HR496 Metcalfe, Dr. Contessa; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, describing her background as a triple board certified physician, a Navy veteran who served as a flight surgeon, and a cast member on the television show Married to Medicine. The resolution highlights her business ventures, including HauteDoc and Chastain Integrative Medicine in Atlanta's Buckhead area, and her volunteer work as Georgia Chair of the American Diabetes Association and as an advocate for criminal justice reform and health equity. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Contessa Metcalfe for her medical career and public service, with no change to Georgia law.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Metcalfe.
• Documents her background as a physician, Navy veteran, business owner, and advocate for health equity and criminal justice reform.

This resolution directly names only Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. It does not create obligations, rights, or funding affecting the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare her a copy.

Ceremonial resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial effect; they do not change any Georgia statute or regulation. Their significance is symbolic, serving as a formal, public acknowledgment by the state legislature of an individual's achievements.

• The whereas clauses lay out Dr. Metcalfe's background, including her medical credentials, Navy service, business ownership, and advocacy work.
• The resolving clause has the House commend her for her contributions to the health and well being of Georgia citizens.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Metcalfe.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• legislative commendation
• Georgia House resolution
• health equity advocacy
• veterans