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.