Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 346: Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day; recognize March 10, 2025
Last action March 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 10, 2025 as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol, honoring his medical career and civic service in Georgia.
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In plain language
This Senate resolution is a ceremonial honor rather than a law that changes any rights or duties. It recognizes Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan, a gastroenterologist and adjunct professor at Emory University School of Medicine and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, for his service to Georgia. The resolution lists his board service with charitable organizations, his role as the first physician of Asian heritage appointed to the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce, and various awards he has received. It designates March 10, 2025 as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Designates March 10, 2025 as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Indrakrishnan.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan. It has no binding effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations, though it references his work with several Georgia charitable groups and the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a public statement of recognition. Its practical significance is limited to formally honoring one individual's career and community service at the state capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Indrakrishnan's medical career, academic appointments, and charitable board service.
- The resolution notes he was the first physician of Asian heritage appointed to the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce.
- The resolving clause designates March 10, 2025 as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
From the bill
“recognize March 10, 2025, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol in honor of his tremendous and deeply valuable years of dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-5)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-3)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- healthcare workforce
- Georgia Senate honors
- Indian American community