Georgia CommonsHR 165: Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol, honoring the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its members.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It declares January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol, recognizing the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, which represents more than 10,000 physical therapy professionals in the state. The resolution praises physical therapists and physical therapist assistants for their education and licensing standards, and notes that physical therapists and assistants visit the capitol each year to discuss the benefits of physical therapy. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to give a copy of the resolution to the association. The resolution does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Officially designates January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its members for their work promoting health and wellness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
Who it affects
The American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its more than 10,000 members, including licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the physical therapy profession and giving the association a formal day of recognition at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes the mission of the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and the education required of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes January 28, 2025 as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to the association.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its members for their continued dedication to promoting the health and wellness of Georgia's citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
Topics
- physical therapy
- healthcare
- state capitol recognition
- legislative resolution