HR1745: HR1745 Georgia School of Orthodontics; 10th anniversary; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes the Georgia School of Orthodontics, founded in 2014 by Mr. Chris Lazzara and Dr. Gasper Lazzara, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The resolution describes the school's work training orthodontic residents and dental professionals, expanding access to affordable orthodontic care for underserved and working families, and collaborating with healthcare and academic organizations nationwide. The House formally commends and congratulates the school and Mr. Chris Lazzara, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the school as a keepsake.

• Formally commends and congratulates the Georgia School of Orthodontics and Mr. Chris Lazzara on the school's 10th anniversary.
• Recognizes the school's role in training orthodontic residents and dental professionals in Georgia.
• Credits the school with expanding access to affordable orthodontic care for underserved and working families.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia School of Orthodontics.

The resolution directly names the Georgia School of Orthodontics and its co-founder Mr. Chris Lazzara. It also touches Georgia's dental and healthcare education community more broadly, since it credits the school with training orthodontic residents and dental professionals.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or funding effect. It does not create new rules, spending, or requirements; its practical impact is limited to public recognition of the school and a commemorative copy of the resolution delivered to it.

• The whereas clauses describe the school's founding in 2014 and its work in orthodontic education and affordable care.
• The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates the school and Mr. Chris Lazzara on the 10th anniversary.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia School of Orthodontics.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor
• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)

• ceremonial resolution
• orthodontic education
• dental care
• Georgia healthcare workforce