Senate Resolution 1004 By: Senators Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) was founded in 1951, and for 75 years, it has advanced the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research; and WHEREAS, ACOG represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia, who provide essential obstetric and gynecologic care to patients across the state; and WHEREAS, ACOG and its members in Georgia have championed initiatives to improve maternal health, protect the patient-physician relationship, protect access to health care for all individuals, and legally protect access to IVF; and WHEREAS, ACOG works to create a stronger, more sustainable practice environment for obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients; and WHEREAS, the 75th anniversary of ACOG offers an opportunity to recognize its historic contributions and reaffirm our commitment to advancing the health of patients in Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists upon the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary and commend its members for their dedication to improving the health of patients in the State of Georgia and beyond. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.