Georgia CommonsSR 330: Wessinger, Dr. William Nettles; condolences
Última acción: 4 de marzo de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, a Savannah orthopedic surgeon and Army veteran, and offers condolences to his family.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, who died on February 20, 2025. It recounts his life story: his birth in South Carolina, his service as a Flight Surgeon and Captain in the United States Army, his medical training at Duke University, and his decades-long orthopedic surgery career in Savannah, Georgia, followed by a role in hospital administration at Memorial Health. The resolution does not change any law. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger.
- Recounts his military service, medical education, orthopedic surgery career, and hospital administration work in Savannah.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly affects the family of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will receive an official copy. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other Georgians.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or financial weight but serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of a Savannah physician's decades of medical service and military background, giving his family a formal record of recognition.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses detail his birth, military service as an Army Flight Surgeon and Captain, Duke University medical training, and 23-plus year orthopedic surgery career in Savannah.
- The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
Temas
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolences
- Savannah
- medical community
- military veterans