HR961: HR961 Bell, Sherilyn P.; commend

25 LC 112 3667 House Resolution 961 By: Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 141st, Willis of the 55th, Kendrick of the 95th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending Sherilyn P. Bell; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Sherilyn P. Bell is a highly respected healthcare prof essional whose career2 spans clinical research, laboratory management, and public heal th, including five years in3 stem cell clinical trials and extensive work in high-complexity testing; and4 WHEREAS, she has demonstrated excellence across multiple leadership roles in laboratory5 science, including as Laboratory Manager at Response Technologies Inc., Lead Viral Load6 Technologist at the Public Health Laboratory in Decatur, and Au ditor for Patient Service7 Centers at the Laboratory Corporation of America; and8 WHEREAS, she has also served as a tireless healthcare advocate both at the United States9 Capitol and in the State of Georgia through her work with the Lymphedema Advocacy Group10 and the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network, lobbying alongside the late Congressman John11 Lewis and other national advocates to push forward critical patient protections; and12 WHEREAS, through her leadership and persistence, she helped achieve the passage of the13 U.S. Lymphedema Treatment Act, first introduced in 2010 and pas sed by Congress on14 H. R. 961 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3667 December 23, 2022, after more than 12 years and seven congressional sessions, closing the15 coverage gap in Medicare for doctor-prescribed compression garments; and16 WHEREAS, her commitment to public service further includes volu nteer work with the17 American Red Cross, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta Day Shelter, and cancer18 support organizations, providing screenings, education, and sup port to underserved19 communities; and20 WHEREAS, she is a dedicated mother and grandmother as well as a proud member of the21 Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and22 WHEREAS, Sherilyn P. Bell's career and advocacy reflect her ded ication to patient care,23 scientific excellence, and equitable healthcare access, earning her the admiration of24 colleagues and the gratitude of communities across Georgia and beyond; and25 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be26 appropriately honored during this special time.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body commend Sherilyn P. Bell for her extra ordinary professional29 achievements and enduring contributions to healthcare and advocacy as well as extend best30 wishes for continued success.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to33 Sherilyn P. Bell.34 H. R. 961 - 2 -