Georgia CommonsSR 47: Physician's Day; recognize February 5, 2025
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol, honoring the state's physicians and medical societies.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate designating February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol. The text praises the ethical and professional role of physicians, cites that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023, and names the Medical Association of Georgia along with numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions. The resolution formally states that Senate members join in recognizing the day and saluting Georgia's physicians. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, which is a routine administrative step for ceremonial resolutions.
What the bill does
- Designates February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally states that the Senate salutes the physicians of Georgia for their work.
- Names the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for recognition.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
Physicians practicing in Georgia, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the many named specialty medical societies listed in the resolution are recognized. The Secretary of the Senate is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; its effect is symbolic recognition of physicians' role in Georgia. It marks a ceremonial day at the capitol and publicly honors the medical profession without altering licensing, funding, or practice rules.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the ethical basis of medicine and cite that Georgia had 27,750 physicians as of 2023.
- The whereas clauses name the Medical Association of Georgia and specific specialty societies for their contributions.
- The resolved clause designates February 5, 2025 as Physician's Day at the state capitol and salutes Georgia's physicians.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the practice of medicine, embodied in the clinical encounter between a patient and a physician, is fundamentally a moral activity arising from the imperative to care for patients and alleviate suffering”
“the members of this body join in recognizing February 5, 2025, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and saluting the physicians of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
Topics
- Physician's Day
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia physicians
- medical associations