HR 142: Walker, Dr. Shannon; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician who works as an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine and an attending cardiologist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. The resolution details her training, including her role as chief resident at Johns Hopkins University during the COVID-19 crisis and her cardiology fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco, and her volunteer medical work in Uganda, Mauritania, and on Native American reservations. The House resolves to commend her contributions to underserved communities and directs the Clerk of the House to give her an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Shannon Walker for her medical career and work with underserved populations.
• States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiologist affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Hospital. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.

This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a public, ceremonial statement of appreciation. Its main real-world outcome is an official document from the Georgia House presented to Dr. Walker recognizing her career and community service.

• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Dr. Shannon Walker for her contributions on behalf of the underserved.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Dr. Walker.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts her professional background at Emory, Grady Hospital, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF, but carries no legal force.

1. 2025-02-03House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-03House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-03House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Patrocinador principal
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)

• commendation resolution
• health care
• Emory University
• Grady Hospital