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Senate Resolution 1526

By: Senators Buckner of the 44th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for her leadership in the field of medicine, her compassionate treatment of her patients, and her deep concern for the well-being of others; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Phillips has diligently and conscientiously dedicated her time, talents, and energy to the fight against breast cancer and finding a cure through her work with Metro Surgical Associates and as Chief of Surgery at DeKalb Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, Dr. Phillips founded Sisters...By Choice, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the service of and public outreach in medically underserved communities through education, screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and

WHEREAS, her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of others have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, a talented physician, she serves at the forefront of breast cancer research and performs ductal lavage and breast duct endoscopy, a groundbreaking procedure to treat breast cancer patients; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Phillips has been recognized with the 2010 Stand Up! Speak Out Award from the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund for her dedication to her patients and community outreach work; and

WHEREAS, her selfless service to medically underserved communities in Georgia and her many patients is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips on her incredible career in the medical field, congratulate her on her recognition with the 2010 Stand Up! Speak Out Award, and extend to her their utmost gratitude for the groundbreaking research and treatment techniques she performs on behalf of breast cancer patients.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips.