HR1071: HR1071 Harris, Dr. Twiggy L., MD; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Twiggy L. Harris, MD, an Emory University graduate who works as an employee health physician and sales and marketing ambassador for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia. The resolution highlights her recognition as a top clinical performer in the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Region and her specialty in internal medicine, with a focus on preventative care for diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal conditions. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members recognize and commend Dr. Harris and wish her continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Twiggy L. Harris, MD, for her work as a physician in Georgia.
• States House members' best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Harris.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial honor.

The resolution directly names Dr. Twiggy L. Harris, MD, an internal medicine physician employed by Kaiser Permanente in Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a public, official statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one physician's career and contributions, functioning as a ceremonial gesture rather than a policy change.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Harris's background as an Emory University graduate and her roles at Kaiser Permanente as an employee health physician and sales and marketing ambassador.
• The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Harris and extends wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Harris.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• healthcare recognition