Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 543: Byrd, Dr. Teresa T.; commend
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Teresa T. Byrd for her work leading the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Wellstar Kennestone and her contributions to medical research and education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Teresa T. Byrd, who recently became director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Wellstar Kennestone. The resolution describes her research on detecting cervical dysplasia and blocking HPV expression, her clinical focus on minimally invasive and office gynecology, and her training background at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Meharry Medical College. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Dr. Byrd for her career accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Teresa T. Byrd for her career in obstetrics and gynecology.
- States the House's praise for her research on cervical dysplasia detection and HPV expression blocking.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Byrd.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Dr. Byrd for future health, happiness, and success.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Teresa T. Byrd. It has no legal effect on the public, medical licensing, or any Georgia institution beyond the symbolic action of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition from the state legislature to an individual medical professional for her career achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Byrd's role at Wellstar Kennestone and her research on Raman spectroscopy and cervical dysplasia detection.
- The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Byrd and extends well wishes on behalf of House members.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Byrd.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Teresa T. Byrd for her many remarkable career accomplishments as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Tanya F. Miller (D, HD-62)
- Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- medical honors
- women's health
- Georgia House of Representatives