HR543: HR543 Byrd, Dr. Teresa T.; commend

25 LC 129 0202 House Resolution 543 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Paris of the 142nd, McQueen of the 61st, Miller of the 62nd, and Newton of the 127th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Teresa T. Byrd; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Teresa T. Byrd, MD, FACOG, MSCI, has recently join ed Wellstar2 Kennestone as director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residen cy Program, where she3 works to provide innovations in resident and medical student education as well as conducts4 ongoing research on pre-invasive diseases of the cervix; and5 WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd has published significant studies on the use of Raman spectroscopy6 in detecting cervical dysplasia and the potential of active hex ose correlated compounds7 (AHCC) to block the expression of human papillomavirus (HPV) in patients with abnormal8 Pap tests; and9 WHEREAS, her clinical expertise has focused on minimally invasive gynecology and office10 gynecology, and her outstanding contributions have been recogni zed through numerous11 institutional and national teaching awards; and12 WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the13 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and later returned to Meharry Medical14 H. R. 543 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0202 College as a faculty member, where she earned a master's degree in clinical investigation;15 and16 WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd has made a lasting impact on the field of obstetrics and gynecology17 through her research, teaching, and leadership, ensuring the ne xt generation of OB/GYNs18 receives high-quality education and training; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this20 medical professional be appropriately honored.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Teresa T. By r d f o r h e r m a n y23 remarkable career accomplishments as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health,24 happiness, and success.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.27 Teresa T. Byrd.28 H. R. 543 - 2 -