HR1172: HR1172 Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; 02/10/26; recognize

26 LC 129 0791 House Resolution 1172 By: Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hong of the 103rd, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 108th, Donatucci of the 105th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 10, 2026, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan is a respected gastroenterologist, physician leader,3 and long-standing advocate for public health whose work has pos itively impacted4 communities across the State of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, beyond clinical medicine, Dr. Indrakrishnan has demons trated sustained6 commitment to public service by engaging constructively with po licymakers, community7 organizations, and healthcare leaders to advance preventive care, early detection, and health8 education for Georgians; and9 WHEREAS, at the initiative of Dr. Indrakrishnan, the Governor of Georgia issued a historic10 proclamation designating February 4 as Georgia Cancer Day, marking the first time in the11 state's history that a unified, general cancer awareness day-rather than one limited to a single12 cancer type-has been formally recognized; and13 H. R. 1172 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0791 WHEREAS, this landmark proclamation reflects a broader public health vision that promotes14 collaboration across cancer types, medical specialties, and community partners, strengthening15 statewide awareness and prevention efforts; and16 WHEREAS, Dr. Indrakrishnan has continued to serve as a trusted, nonpartisan physician17 voice at the intersection of medicine and public policy, offering practical clinical insight in18 support of informed decision-making for the benefit of the people of Georgia; and19 WHEREAS, over multiple years, Dr. Indrakrishnan's enduring serv ice has demonstrated20 leadership defined not by position or title, but by consistency, collaboration, and a steadfast21 commitment to improving health outcomes statewide; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the continued public service and23 leadership of this distinguished Georgian be once again recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize February 10, 2026, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day26 at the State Capitol in honor of his sustained and deeply valua ble contributions to public27 health and service in the State of Georgia.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.30 Indran B. Indrakrishnan.31 H. R. 1172 - 2 -