HR2005: HR2005 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It marks the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a national medical organization for obstetrician-gynecologists founded in 1951. The resolution states that ACOG represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,727 members in Georgia, and credits the group with work on maternal health, protecting the patient-physician relationship, health care access, and legal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The House formally recognizes and commends ACOG and directs the Clerk of the House to send the organization a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on its 75th anniversary.
• States facts about ACOG's size and its work on maternal health, patient-physician relationships, health care access, and IVF protections.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to ACOG.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution directly names the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its roughly 1,727 members practicing in Georgia. It has no binding effect on patients, hospitals, or other health care providers.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its main effect is a public, official statement from the House recognizing ACOG's work and role in Georgia's health care system.

• The whereas clauses describe ACOG's founding in 1951 and its 75 years of work in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend ACOG and its members.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to ACOG.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)Primary sponsor
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• maternal health
• obstetrics and gynecology
• IVF access
• ceremonial resolution