Georgia CommonsSR 124: Physician Anesthesiologists Week; recognize January 26 to February 1, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes January 26 to February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol, honoring the role of physician anesthesiologists in patient care.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates the week of January 26 to February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol, citing the extensive training physician anesthesiologists undergo and their role in patient safety during surgery, labor, and chronic pain treatment. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press. It does not create any new requirements, funding, or penalties; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the profession.
What the bill does
- Formally designates January 26 to February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily concerns physician anesthesiologists and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, who are recognized by name. It does not impose obligations on hospitals, patients, or other medical professionals.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding legislation, it does not change medical practice, licensing, or funding in Georgia. Its main effect is public recognition of physician anesthesiologists during the designated week.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes January 26 to February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.
- The whereas clauses describe physician anesthesiologists' training (12 to 14 years of education and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of training) and their role in patient safety, but create no legal obligations.
From the bill
“Recognizing January 26 to February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
“the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, is widely recognized as the gold standard of care used in all our nation's top hospitals to protect patients”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- physician anesthesiologists
- healthcare recognition
- state capitol