SR478: SR478 Georgia Pharmacy Association; congratulate

25 LC 112 3522 Senate Resolution 478 By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon its 150th anniversary; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association was founded in Octobe r 1875 in Macon,3 Georgia, by a group of Georgia pharmacists working to further the interests of pharmacy in4 the state; and5 WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association advocates tirelessly for all involved in the6 practice of pharmacy, including independent pharmacists, chain retail pharmacists, hospital7 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy owners, and pharmacy students; and8 WHEREAS, the association has been responsible for advances in education in pharmacy in9 Georgia, including establishing the first guidelines for pharmacy education and licensure in10 Georgia; and11 WHEREAS, pharmacists in Georgia have been leaders in innovation and discovery,12 especially in the formulation of products such as Coca-Cola and RC Cola; and13 S. R. 478 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3522 WHEREAS, the association and its members use their medical trai ning and education to14 improve the health and well-being of every single resident of G eorgia through15 immunizations, medication therapy management, medication counseling, and more; and16 WHEREAS, as the Georgia Pharmacy Association celebrates its 150 th anniversary, it17 continues to act as the Voice of Pharmacy in Georgia, represent ing the more than 14,00018 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in the state as well as the millions of19 patients in their care.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 congratulate the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon the grand oc casion of its 150th22 anniversary and extend best wishes to each of its members for future health, happiness, and23 prosperity.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the26 press.27 S. R. 478 - 2 -