Bill Text: GA SR856 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 856 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Metts, Jr., Dr. James C.; recognize

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-01-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR856 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR856-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 856

By: Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 1st and James of the 35th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dr. James C. Metts, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. James C. Metts, Jr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in the field of medicine and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a physician in Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Metts, Jr., has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talent, and leadership to improving the lives of others through his work in the area of cardiovascular disease prevention; and

WHEREAS, in 1969, Dr. Metts, Jr., organized, led, funded, and inspired a community-wide effort to reduce suffering, disability, and premature death caused by stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure; and

WHEREAS, he was recognized by the Georgia Department of Human Resources for his Community Cardiovascular Council, which was used as a model for the state-wide Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program (SHAPP); and

WHEREAS, Dr. Metts, Jr.'s Community Cardiovascular Council has successfully lowered the stroke rate by 72 percent and the heart attack death rate by 36 percent in Chatham and Effingham counties; and

WHEREAS, he has served as an advocate for funding for the SHAPP program and a champion of the program's success throughout this state; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Dr. James C. Metts, Jr., for his four decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; recognize him for his persistent efforts which have saved thousands of lives, prevented thousands of disabilities, and resulted in a better quality of life for innumerable citizens; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. James C. Metts, Jr.