HR1227: HR1227 Lazzara, Dr. Gasper; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Gasper Lazzara for his career achievements in orthodontics. It notes that he cofounded the Georgia School of Orthodontics, an accredited 36-month residency program based in Atlanta founded in 2016, and details his education and professional history, including his dental degree from Emory University and decades running orthodontic practices and a management company. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Dr. Lazzara's accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Gasper Lazzara for his career in orthodontics and his role cofounding the Georgia School of Orthodontics.
• States the House's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Lazzara.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Gasper Lazzara. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it has no direct effect on Georgians' daily lives, rights, or obligations. Its practical effect is limited to the House formally recognizing an individual's career and providing him a commemorative copy.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Lazzara's cofounding of the Georgia School of Orthodontics in Atlanta in 2016 and his educational and professional background.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Dr. Lazzara and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Lazzara.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• orthodontics
• Georgia School of Orthodontics
• dental education