House Resolution 586
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Hilton of the 48th, Dempsey of the 13th, Beckles of the
96th, Reeves of the 99th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Jeffery D. Cooper and Cooper Pediatrics; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Jeffery D. Cooper has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the
welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced
dramatically by his superlative service as a pediatrician and educator; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable
patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of
this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, his dedicated, compassionate, and innovative work has been recognized through
numerous awards, including being named the Best Pediatric Practice Atlanta, by Atlanta
BestSelf Magazine, in 2020; earning the Nicholas E. Davies Award for Excellence in Primary
Care; and being Voted Best of Gwinnett from 2021 to 2024, by Gwinnett Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cooper currently works at his practice, Cooper Pediatrics, PC, in Duluth,
Georgia, as well as serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Medicine at
Mercer University School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, he has left an indelible mark on his community through health initiatives at
Graves Elementary School and Luck Shoals Park, where he not only provided staff and
equipment but also facilitated the distribution of vaccines; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jeffery D. Cooper of Cooper
Pediatrics for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of
Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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.
Jeffery D. Cooper.