Senate Resolution 855
By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Still of the
48th, Albers of the 56th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Academy of Audiology is an association composed of audiologists
who live and practice in all areas of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, annually, many Georgians are impacted by hearing loss and balance disorders;
and
WHEREAS, licensed audiologists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
as well as on their own to provide evaluation and treatment options for hearing and balance
disorders; and
WHEREAS, these audiologists hold doctorates from accredited universities with specialized
training programs to help with the identification, assessment, and treatment of hearing loss
and balance disorders; and
WHEREAS, Georgia audiologists dedicate countless hours to educating citizens about
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, these professionals work in a variety of practice settings, including private
practices, hospitals, clinics, physician offices, pre-K-12 schools, research institutions, and
government and military institutions; and
WHEREAS, many of the members of the Georgia Academy of Audiology are also members
of the American Academy of Audiology, which works closely with the Academy of Doctors
of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
organization and its members be appropriately recognized for their contributions in providing
healthcare in our state, including their leadership on healthcare policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend the Georgia Academy of Audiology for its years of efficient,
effective, and dedicated public service to the citizens of this state and extend their most
sincere best wishes for continued success.
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 Georgia
Academy of Audiology.