--- title: HR 2005. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2005 cite_as: HR 2005, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2005 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2005.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2005/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74579 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2005 By: Representatives Camp of the 135th, New of the 40th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Hugley of the 141st, Ballard of the 147th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) was founded in 1951, and for 75 years, it has advanced the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research; and WHEREAS, ACOG represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia, who provide essential obstetric and gynecologic care to patients across the state; and WHEREAS, ACOG and its members in Georgia have championed initiatives to improve maternal health, protect the patient-physician relationship, protect access to health care for all individuals, and legally protect access to IVF; and WHEREAS, ACOG works to create a stronger, more sustainable practice environment for obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients; and WHEREAS, the 75th anniversary of ACOG offers an opportunity to recognize its historic contributions and reaffirm our commitment to advancing the health of patients in Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists upon the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary and commend its members for their dedication to improving the health of patients in the State of Georgia and beyond. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary and commends its Georgia members for their work in maternal health care. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a national professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The resolution states that ACOG was founded in 1951 and now represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia. It commends ACOG and its Georgia members for work on maternal health, protecting the patient-physician relationship, protecting access to health care, and legally protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the organization. It creates no new rights, requirements, or funding. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary. - States factual background about ACOG's founding in 1951 and its membership numbers nationally and in Georgia. - Commends ACOG members for work on maternal health, the patient-physician relationship, health care access, and IVF access. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization. ### Who it affects The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its Georgia members, who are obstetrician-gynecologists providing care across the state, are the direct subjects of this recognition. It does not impose duties or changes on the public. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law, funding, or health care regulation. Its practical significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia House on record honoring the organization and its members' work on maternal health and IVF access. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe ACOG's founding in 1951, its 75-year history, and its membership of over 62,000 professionals including 1,727 in Georgia. - The resolved clause formally recognizes ACOG's 75th anniversary and commends its members for improving patient health in Georgia and beyond. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to ACOG. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Beth Camp, Kimberly New, Anne Westbrook, Carolyn Hugley, Bethany Ballard, Doreen Carter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74579 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2005.md?full=1