Bill Text: GA SR906 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Veterinary Medicine Day; declare February 4, 2010
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-01 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR906 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR906-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 906
By:
Senator Bulloch of the 11th
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
February 4, 2010, 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,
Honorable Sonny Perdue, the Governor of this great state, is a veterinarian and
representative of the many veterinarians throughout Georgia who 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 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 the state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Thursday, February 4, 2010, is recognized as Veterinary
Medicine Day at the state capitol and that the following distinguished members
of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association are recognized by the Senate: Dean
Sheila Allen of the University of Georgia; Dr. Myron Downs, president of the
Georgia Veterinary Medicine Association; Dr. Vince Obsitnik, chairperson of the
Georgia Veterinary Medicine Association Legislative Day; Dr. Hugh Hill of the
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine; Ms. Clare B. Reagan, executive
director of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association; and Dr. C. Carter Black
III, state veterinarian.
