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title: SR 840. Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center; recognize
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date: 2026-02-25
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bill_number: SR 840
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status_date: 2026-02-25
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sponsors:
  - Kay Kirkpatrick
  - John Albers
  - Shawn Still
  - Jason T. Dickerson
  - Ben Watson
  - Greg Dolezal
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  - healthcare
  - orthopedic care
  - Senate resolution
  - Roswell Georgia
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# SR 840. Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 840
By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Still of the 48th, Dickerson of the
21st, Watson of the 1st and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center on the grand occasion
of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center was established 25 years ago with a
steadfast commitment to providing high-quality, specialized orthopedic care to the citizens
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the center has demonstrated an unparalleled dedication to
patient health, successfully serving a remarkable 116,891 patients; and
WHEREAS, the center has maintained an exceptional standard of clinical excellence, as
evidenced by a consistently high patient satisfaction rating over its two and a half decades
of operation; and
WHEREAS, the stability and longevity of the center's leadership are exemplified by the
service of only two Administrators throughout its history, supported by a committed medical
staff averaging locally-based 29 physician partners; and
WHEREAS, Resurgens Roswell has remained at the forefront of surgical innovation,
introducing Total Joint Replacement procedures in 2015, thereby expanding access to critical
orthopedic interventions in an outpatient setting; and
WHEREAS, as an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), it provides a cost-effective alternative
to traditional hospital care, significantly reducing the financial burden on Georgia citizens
while increasing healthcare accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the center's impact is further defined by its profound corporate citizenship,
having provided $8,170,715.83 in free indigent and hardship care to support the most
vulnerable members of our community; and
WHEREAS, this success is a testament to the hard work of the 217 individuals who have
served on staff over the years, including the 47 current employees who continue this legacy
of care today.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize the 25th Anniversary of the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center and commend its
leadership, physicians, and staff for their contributions to the health and well-being of the
people of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Resurgens
Roswell Surgery Center.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution would formally commend the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center for reaching its 25th anniversary of providing orthopedic care in Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, on the occasion of its 25th year in operation. The resolution recounts the center's history, including the number of patients it has served, its staff stability, its introduction of outpatient total joint replacement surgery in 2015, and the amount of free care it has given to patients who could not afford treatment.
The resolution's operative effect is limited to two things: it states that the Senate recognizes and commends the center's leadership, physicians, and staff, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the center. It does not create any new requirement, funding, or legal change.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center on its 25th anniversary of operation in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the surgery center.
- Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center, its leadership, physicians, and staff, including its 47 current employees. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

### Why it matters

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose obligations. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate and a commemorative copy given to the surgery center.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount the center's 25-year history, including serving 116,891 patients and introducing Total Joint Replacement procedures in 2015.
- The whereas clauses note the center provided $8,170,715.83 in free indigent and hardship care.
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes the anniversary and commends the center's leadership, physicians, and staff.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the center.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-25)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-25)
- Sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick, John Albers, Shawn Still, Jason T. Dickerson, Ben Watson, Greg Dolezal
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73521

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr840.md?full=1