SR609: SR609 Physician Anesthesiologists Week; recognize January 25-31

26 LC 129 0609 Senate Resolution 609 By: Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, James of the 28th and Orrock of the 36th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 25-31, 2026, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Georgia at the1 state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are responsible for patient safety before, during, and3 after surgery, as well as in pain medicine with the expert ability to lead and navigate all vital4 moments of care; and5 WHEREAS, with 12 to 14 years of education, including medical sc hool, and 12,000 to6 16,000 hours of training, physician anesthesiologists possess t he necessary knowledge to7 understand and treat the entire human body; and8 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are made for this moment, playing a critical role in9 keeping patients safe in this state and community, whether managing a crisis during surgery,10 providing pain management during labor, or treating patients with chronic pain; and11 WHEREAS, the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, is widely12 recognized as the gold standard of care used in all the nation' s top hospitals to protect13 patients; and14 S. R. 609 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0609 WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are recognized leaders who are committed to safe15 and high-quality patient care, educating patients on anesthesia safety and reducing risks of16 complications; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the dedicated work of these healthcare18 providers be appropriately recognized.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Physician Anesthesiologists W eek in Georgia and21 commend all physician anesthesiologists for their dedication to the health and well-being of22 the citizens of the State of Georgia.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Society25 of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press. 26 S. R. 609 - 2 -