Bill Text: GA SR662 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 2
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-01-10 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR662 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR662-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 662
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Crosby of the 13th, Sims of the 12th, Unterman of
the 45th and Hill of the 4th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 2, 2012, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; 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 that serve as a
source of companionship, nutrition, and education for the people of this state;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association has been the voice of organized
veterinary medicine for more than 100 years; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine is appointed to protect, promote,
and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Georgia
through the regulation of licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and
faculty veterinarians in this state; 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 SENATE 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 this state and that Thursday, February
2, 2012, is recognized as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Georgia Veterinary Medical
Association (GVMA) President Dr. Spencer Tally, Georgia State Board of
Veterinary Medicine President Dr. Henry Bohn, University of Georgia College of
Veterinary Medicine Dean Sheila Allen, Veterinary Medicine Day at the Capitol
Coordinator Dr. Jill Lancaster, and GVMA Executive Director Clare Reagan, CAE.
