Georgia CommonsHR 142: Walker, Dr. Shannon; commend
Last action February 3, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Shannon Walker, an Emory University cardiologist, for her medical career and service to underserved patients.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician who works as an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine and an attending cardiologist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. The resolution details her training, including her role as chief resident at Johns Hopkins University during the COVID-19 crisis and her cardiology fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco, and her volunteer medical work in Uganda, Mauritania, and on Native American reservations. The House resolves to commend her contributions to underserved communities and directs the Clerk of the House to give her an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Shannon Walker for her medical career and work with underserved populations.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiologist affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Hospital. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a public, ceremonial statement of appreciation. Its main real-world outcome is an official document from the Georgia House presented to Dr. Walker recognizing her career and community service.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Dr. Shannon Walker for her contributions on behalf of the underserved.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Dr. Walker.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts her professional background at Emory, Grady Hospital, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF, but carries no legal force.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Shannon Walker for her many outstanding contributions on behalf of the underserved and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- health care
- Emory University
- Grady Hospital