Georgia CommonsHR 169: Physician's Day at the state capitol; 02/05/25; saluting the physicians of Georgia; recognize
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol, formally honoring the state's physicians and medical societies.
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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 rights or duties. It recognizes February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol and praises the roughly 27,750 physicians practicing in Georgia as of 2023. The resolution names the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies, such as groups representing anesthesiologists, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, and emergency physicians, for their contributions to patient care. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. The resolution does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Designates February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally salutes physicians practicing in Georgia and cites a 2023 figure of 27,750 physicians in the state.
- Names and recognizes the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution names Georgia's physicians broadly and specifically credits the Medical Association of Georgia and a long list of specialty medical societies and organizations, including groups representing anesthesiologists, pediatricians, cardiologists, and emergency physicians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new rules, but it gives formal legislative recognition to physicians and medical organizations for their role in patient care across the state.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the ethical role of physicians and cite that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023.
- It lists the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty societies recognized for their contributions.
- The operative resolving clause recognizes February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in recognizing February 5, 2025, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and saluting the physicians of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- physicians
- healthcare
- state capitol recognition
- medical associations