HR544: HR544 Greaves, Dr. Paula; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Dr. Paula Greaves, an obstetrics and gynecology physician who has practiced in Marietta since completing her residency at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1997. The resolution highlights her role as a physician at Wellstar Northwest Women's Care and as chief of the Wellstar Health System Women's Service Line, where she has worked on maternal health outcomes and care for menopausal women. The House commends her and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Paula Greaves for her career in obstetrics and gynecology and her community service.
• States the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no legal rights, funding, or regulatory changes.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Greaves.

The resolution directly names Dr. Paula Greaves, a physician at Wellstar Northwest Women's Care and chief of the Wellstar Health System Women's Service Line. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commendation copy.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations, but it publicly acknowledges a physician's contributions to maternal health care in the Marietta area through the state's official legislative record.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Greaves's career, including her 1997 residency completion and her roles at Wellstar Northwest Women's Care and the Wellstar Health System Women's Service Line.
• The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Greaves on behalf of the House of Representatives for her contributions to the state's citizens.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Greaves.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)

• women's health
• maternal health
• commendation resolution
• Marietta physician