Georgia CommonsHR 166: Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; February 6, 2025; recognize
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day, honoring the work of licensed dental hygienists across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's legal rights or duties. It designates February 6, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in Georgia, citing dental hygienists' role in preventing oral disease and promoting oral health, including volunteer work with elderly, disabled, and underprivileged Georgians. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association. It does not create any new requirements, funding, or penalties; it simply expresses the House's recognition and encourages citizens to honor dental hygienists for their work.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 6, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in the State of Georgia.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to honor dental hygienists for their role in maintaining oral hygiene and dental health.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
Who it affects
Licensed dental hygienists working in Georgia dental offices, public health facilities, schools, and research facilities, as well as the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association, which receives a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any law, funding, or regulation affecting dental hygienists, but it gives public recognition to their profession and its role in preventive oral health care across Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) describes dental hygienists' role in preventing oral disease and serving vulnerable groups like the elderly, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes February 6, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
Topics
- dental hygienists
- oral health
- ceremonial resolution
- public health