HR803: HR803 Chambers, Dr. Charis; commend

25 LC 112 3497 House Resolution 803 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the 140th, Lupton of the 83rd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Charis Chambers; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Charis Chambers is a board-certified obstetrician- gynecologist and2 specialty-certified pediatric and adolescent gynecologist whose career reflects excellence in3 medical practice, education, and public advocacy; and4 WHEREAS, Dr. Chambers graduated magna cum laude from Spelman College in 2010 with5 a degree in biology, earned her medical degree from the Univers ity of Alabama at6 Birmingham, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynec ology at Greenville7 Memorial Hospital, where she was inducted into the prestigious medical honor society Alpha8 Omega Alpha; and9 WHEREAS, in 2019, she launched her educational platform The Period Doctor to address10 the lack of accessible, medically accurate reproductive health information and minority11 physician representation on social media; and12 WHEREAS, her work as The Period Doctor has earned national attention through television,13 digital media, and print publications, and her platform now rea ches millions of viewers14 monthly as well as boasts a following of over 270,000 individuals; and15 H. R. 803 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3497 WHEREAS, in 2020, she pursued fellowship training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology16 at Baylor College of Medicine, completing her training and begi nning practice as a17 physician; and18 WHEREAS, in September 2022, she transitioned from hospital-empl oyed medicine to19 relocate to Atlanta, Georgia, with plans to open her own medica l practice as well as to20 continue her education and advocacy in reproductive health; and21 WHEREAS, Dr. Chambers is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable22 reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this24 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Charis Chamb ers for her many27 outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this sta te as well as extend the most28 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.31 Charis Chambers.32 H. R. 803 - 2 -