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House Resolution 1880

By: Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Carter of the 175th, Black of the 174th, McBrayer of the 153rd, Holmes of the 125th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dr. Sandra B. Reed; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Sandra B. Reed earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Reed conducted her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she specializes in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic reconstructive surgery; and

WHEREAS, she cares for her patients at the Shaw Center for Women's Health in Thomasville; and

WHEREAS, she was installed as the Medical Association of Georgia's 159th president during its House of Delegates meeting in 2011 and is only the second woman to serve as president; and

WHEREAS, she has enhanced communities with lectures on health and has served on numerous educational boards and committees; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Reed has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the medical profession throughout her career, including leadership roles with the Medical Association of Georgia and the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Reed is an effective advocate for patients, especially in the area of preventive services for women.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Dr. Sandra B. Reed for her many contributions to the welfare of the citizens of this state and extend to her their sincere best wishes for the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Sandra B. Reed.