Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 478: Georgia Pharmacy Association; congratulate
Last action March 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary, honoring its history and its role representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Pharmacy Association, founded in Macon in October 1875, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The resolution recounts the association's history, including its role setting early guidelines for pharmacy education and licensure in Georgia, and notes its members' contributions to health care such as immunizations and medication counseling. The Senate formally congratulates the association and its more than 14,000 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Recites the association's founding in 1875 in Macon and its historical role in setting pharmacy education and licensure standards in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.
Who it affects
The Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members, including independent, chain, and hospital pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy owners, and pharmacy students, are the direct subjects of this resolution's recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory consequences; it does not change pharmacy licensing, funding, or practice rules in Georgia. Its significance is symbolic, marking the state Senate's formal recognition of a long-standing professional association's anniversary and contributions.
Key provisions
- Recites the association's 1875 founding in Macon, Georgia and its early role in pharmacy education and licensure standards.
- Notes the association represents more than 14,000 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in Georgia.
- Resolves that the Senate congratulates the association and extends best wishes to its members.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the Georgia Pharmacy Association was founded in October 1875 in Macon, Georgia, by a group of Georgia pharmacists working to further the interests of pharmacy in the state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
Topics
- pharmacy
- Georgia Pharmacy Association
- ceremonial resolution
- health care professionals