Bill Text: GA HR33 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2009; declare

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-02-05 - House Passed/Adopted [HR33 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR33-Introduced.html

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09 LC 94 0094

House Resolution 33

By: Representative Maddox of the 172nd

A RESOLUTION

Declaring February 5, 2009, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia veterinarians use their scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge; and

WHEREAS, Georgia veterinarians protect the health and welfare of animals in this state that serve as a source of companionship, nutrition, and education for the people of this state; and

WHEREAS, Honorable Sonny Perdue, the Governor of this great state, is a veterinarian and he is representative of the many veterinarians throughout Georgia that own and operate businesses in both large and small communities; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association has been the voice of organized veterinary medicine for more than 100 years; and

WHEREAS, those working in the field of veterinary medicine demonstrate great compassion, understanding, and kindness for the animals in their care and their dedication and commitment to the betterment of the animal world is appreciated and acknowledged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend those in the veterinary medicine field for their contributions to improve the health and welfare of animals throughout the state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Thursday, February 5, 2009, is recognized as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and that the following distinguished members of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association are invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House: Dr. Myron Downs, Dr. Becky Malphus, Dean Sheila Allen, Claire Reagan, and Dr. Vince Obsitnik.