HR 560: Au, Dr. Michelle; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Michelle Au, an anesthesiologist at Emory-St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta and a member of the Georgia House, for her professional and legislative accomplishments. The resolution recounts her education, her medical career, her time as the first Asian woman elected to the Georgia State Senate, awards she received for work on gun safety and children's health advocacy, and a personal story about her helping the mother of Representative Teddy Reese during a medical emergency. It formally commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Michelle Au for her service as a legislator and as an anesthesiologist.
• States legislative findings about her education, career, and awards, including being named 2022 State Legislator of the Year by Everytown/Moms Demand Action.
• Recounts a specific incident in which she helped provide medical guidance for the mother of Representative Teddy Reese during a health emergency.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Au.
• Extends the House's well wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a commendation resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Michelle Au. It also references Representative Teddy Reese and his mother, Carrie Prosser, in describing a personal medical incident, but it does not create obligations or effects for the general public.

This resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It has no direct effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or laws; its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one legislator's career and a specific act of assistance she provided.

• The whereas clauses detail Dr. Au's biography, including her education at Wellesley College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• The whereas clauses note she was the first Asian woman elected to the Georgia State Senate, serving 2021 through 2023.
• The whereas clauses describe her receiving 2022 State Legislator of the Year honors from Everytown/Moms Demand Action and the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Au.

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• Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor

• legislative commendation
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Michelle Au
• ceremonial resolution