HR 165: Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

House Resolution 165

By: Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 47th, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 143rd, Herring of the 145th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia supports options for an active and healthy lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia represents the public's best interests by recommending physical therapy provided by licensed physical therapists; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia is to represent and promote the profession of physical therapy with integrity, excellence, and collaboration, thereby best serving and advocating for the people of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia improves Georgians' quality of life through the pursuit of improved access, stable provider networks, adequate reimbursement, and quality healthcare delivery; and

WHEREAS, physical therapists in Georgia are held to high educational and professional standards such as earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a state license, demonstrating continuing competency in providing examination and treatment for conditions that limit movement and functional activity, and preventing the loss of mobility before it occurs; and

WHEREAS, physical therapist assistants complete an associate's degree and are licensed to provide selected physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of physical therapists; and

WHEREAS, each year, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants come to the state capitol to discuss the benefits of physical therapy and how it helps improve mobility, health, fitness, and wellness; and

WHEREAS, the more than 10,000 members of the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia provide expert examination and treatment of the movement systems to improve health, fitness, wellness, and mobility across the lifespan; and

WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 496,000 Georgians require the care of a physical therapist each year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its members for their continued dedication to promoting the health and wellness of Georgia's citizens by maintaining high standards of education, integrity, and excellence in practice as well as recognize January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.