--- title: HR 543. Byrd, Dr. Teresa T.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr543 cite_as: HR 543, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr543 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr543.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr543/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71234 date: 2025-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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Byrd, Dr. Teresa T.; commend ## Text House Resolution 543 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Paris of the 142nd, McQueen of the 61st, Miller of the 62nd, and Newton of the 127th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Teresa T. Byrd; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Teresa T. Byrd, MD, FACOG, MSCI, has recently joined Wellstar Kennestone as director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, where she works to provide innovations in resident and medical student education as well as conducts ongoing research on pre-invasive diseases of the cervix; and WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd has published significant studies on the use of Raman spectroscopy in detecting cervical dysplasia and the potential of active hexose correlated compounds (AHCC) to block the expression of human papillomavirus (HPV) in patients with abnormal Pap tests; and WHEREAS, her clinical expertise has focused on minimally invasive gynecology and office gynecology, and her outstanding contributions have been recognized through numerous institutional and national teaching awards; and WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and later returned to Meharry Medical College as a faculty member, where she earned a master's degree in clinical investigation; and WHEREAS, Dr. Byrd has made a lasting impact on the field of obstetrics and gynecology through her research, teaching, and leadership, ensuring the next generation of OB/GYNs receives high-quality education and training; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this medical professional be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 Dr. Teresa T. Byrd. ## 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 formally commends Dr. Teresa T. Byrd, an OB/GYN residency program director at Wellstar Kennestone, for her career in medical education and research. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Teresa T. Byrd, who recently became director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Wellstar Kennestone. It highlights her research on detecting cervical dysplasia and blocking HPV expression, her clinical work in minimally invasive and office gynecology, her training history at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Meharry Medical College, and the teaching awards she has received. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally 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 it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Teresa T. Byrd for her career accomplishments in obstetrics and gynecology. - States the House's best wishes for her future health, happiness, and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Byrd. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or impose any requirement on any agency or individual. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors Dr. Teresa T. Byrd directly. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, but it does not impose obligations on the public at large. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law that changes rights or responsibilities. Its practical effect is limited to an official, on-the-record commendation and a printed copy given to Dr. Byrd, with no financial, regulatory, or legal consequences for Georgians. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Dr. Byrd's new role as director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Wellstar Kennestone and her research on cervical dysplasia and HPV. - The first resolving clause states the House's commendation of Dr. Byrd and extends best wishes for her future. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Byrd. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06) - Sponsors: Park Cannon, Miriam Paris, Mekyah McQueen, Tanya Miller, Mark Newton - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71234 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr543.md?full=1