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House Resolution 127
By: Representatives Au of the 50
th
, Newton of the 127
th
, Hawkins of the 27
th
, Stephens of the
164
th
, and Efstration of the 104
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 26 to February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the
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state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are responsible for patient safety before, during, and3
after surgery and in pain medicine with the expert ability to lead and navigate all vital4
moments of care; and5
WHEREAS, with 12 to 14 years of education, including medical school and 12,000 to 16,0006
hours of training, physician anesthesiologists possess the necessary knowledge to understand7
and treat the entire human body; and8
WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in keeping patients safe in this9
state and community, whether managing a crisis during surgery, providing pain management10
during labor, or treating patients with chronic pain; and11
WHEREAS, the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, is widely12
recognized as the gold standard of care used in all our nation's top hospitals to protect13
patients; and14
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WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are recognized leaders who are committed to safe
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and high-quality patient care, educating patients on anesthesia safety and reducing the risks16
of complications.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18
the members of this body recognize January 26 to February 1, 2025, as Physician19
Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the22
Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the public, and the press.23
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