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HR1544: HR1544 Weintraub, Neal, M.D.; commend

Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Neal Weintraub, a Medical College of Georgia cardiovascular researcher, for his career in medical education and research.

In plain language

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Neal Weintraub, a cardiovascular researcher and academic at the Medical College of Georgia. The resolution recounts his career, including his role as an endowed chair in cardiovascular medicine, his medical training, his teaching record, his publication history, his work launching a cardio-oncology program, and his research funding history. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Dr. Weintraub and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Neal Weintraub for his career in cardiovascular medicine and research.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Weintraub.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Neal Weintraub, a Medical College of Georgia researcher. It has no legal effect on the public, agencies, or other institutions.

Why it matters

This resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law or residents. It serves as a public, official acknowledgment by the House of Representatives of one individual's professional accomplishments in medicine and research.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause states that House members recognize and commend Neal Weintraub, M.D., and wish him continued health and success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Weintraub.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
  • Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
  • L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
  • Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
  • Mark Newton (R, HD-127)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • medical research
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • cardiovascular medicine

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