Georgia CommonsHR 896: Georgia Pharmacy Association; 150th anniversary; recognize
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House Resolution 896
By: Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Stephens of the 164th, Kelley of the 16th, Hawkins of the 27th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association was founded in October 1875 in Macon, Georgia, by a group of Georgia pharmacists working to further the interests of pharmacy in the state; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association advocates tirelessly for all involved in the practice of pharmacy, including independent pharmacists, chain retail pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy owners, and pharmacy students; and
WHEREAS, the association has been responsible for advances in education in pharmacy in Georgia, including establishing the first guidelines for pharmacy education and licensure in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, pharmacists in Georgia have been leaders in innovation and discovery, especially in the formulation of products such as Coca-Cola and RC Cola; and
WHEREAS, the association and its members use their medical training and education to improve the health and well-being of every single resident of Georgia through immunizations, medication therapy management, medication counseling, and more; and
WHEREAS, as the Georgia Pharmacy Association celebrates its 150th anniversary, it continues to act as the Voice of Pharmacy in Georgia, representing the more than 14,000 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in the state as well as the millions of patients in their care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary and extend best wishes to each of its members for future health, happiness, and prosperity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.