HR560: HR560 Au, Dr. Michelle; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives for Dr. Michelle Au, an anesthesiologist at Emory-St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta who also served in the Georgia General Assembly. It lists her education, career, and legislative accomplishments, including being the first Asian woman elected to the Georgia State Senate and receiving legislator-of-the-year honors for her work on gun safety and children's health advocacy. The resolution also recounts a personal story about Dr. Au providing urgent medical guidance that the sponsor's family credits with saving his mother's life. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Au. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Michelle Au for her medical career and public service to Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Au.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Michelle Au, an anesthesiologist and former Georgia state senator. It also references Representative Teddy Reese and his mother, Mrs. Carrie Prosser, whose personal experience with Dr. Au is described in the text.

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official statement of praise for Dr. Au into the House's record and provides her with a keepsake copy from the Clerk.

• The whereas clauses recount Dr. Au's education, medical career, and time in the Georgia State Senate from 2021 through 2023.
• The resolution notes she was named 2022 State Legislator of the Year by Everytown/Moms Demand Action and Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Au for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Au.

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• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor

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