Georgia CommonsSR 127: Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day, honoring the role dental hygienists play in oral health care across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day. It does not change any law; instead it formally honors dental hygienists for their work promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia, noting they have done so for more than 75 years. The resolution highlights dental hygienists' role as preventive specialists who provide checkups, cleanings, and education, including volunteer work for groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and underprivileged residents. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
What the bill does
- Designates February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to honor dental hygienists for their role in maintaining oral hygiene and dental health.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, licensing rules, or funding; it is a purely ceremonial recognition.
Who it affects
Dental hygienists practicing in Georgia, the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association, and the general public who are encouraged to recognize dental hygienists' work in dental offices, public health facilities, schools, and research settings.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it gives formal, public recognition from the Georgia Senate to dental hygienists' contributions to oral health care, which may raise public awareness of preventive dental services in the state.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
- The whereas clauses provide background on dental hygienists' preventive role and volunteer service but create no binding requirements.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol and encourage our citizens to honor dental hygienists for the vital services they provide”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
Topics
- dental hygienists
- oral health
- state recognition day
- public health