Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR165 Compare Versions

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2	2	House Resolution 165
3	3	By: Representatives Bennett of the 94
4	4	th
5	5	, Jones of the 47
6	6	th
7	7	, Hugley of the 141
8	8	st
9	9	, Jones of the
10	10	143
11	11	rd
12	12	, Herring of the 145
13	13	th
14	14	, and others
15	15	A RESOLUTION
16	16	Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other
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18	18	purposes.2
19	19	WHEREAS, the State of Georgia supports options for an active and healthy lifestyle; and3
20	20	WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia represents the public's4
21	21	best interests by recommending physical therapy provided by licensed physical therapists;5
22	22	and6
23	23	WHEREAS, the mission of the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia is to7
24	24	represent and promote the profession of physical therapy with integrity, excellence, and8
25	25	collaboration, thereby best serving and advocating for the people of Georgia; and9
26	26	WHEREAS, the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia improves Georgians'10
27	27	quality of life through the pursuit of improved access, stable provider networks, adequate11
28	28	reimbursement, and quality healthcare delivery; and12
29	29	WHEREAS, physical therapists in Georgia are held to high educational and professional13
30	30	standards such as earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a state license,14
31	31	H. R. 165
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33	33	demonstrating continuing competency in providing examination and treatment for conditions
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35	35	that limit movement and functional activity, and preventing the loss of mobility before it16
36	36	occurs; and17
37	37	WHEREAS, physical therapist assistants complete an associate's degree and are licensed to18
38	38	provide selected physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of physical19
39	39	therapists; and20
40	40	WHEREAS, each year, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants come to the state21
41	41	capitol to discuss the benefits of physical therapy and how it helps improve mobility, health,22
42	42	fitness, and wellness; and23
43	43	WHEREAS, the more than 10,000 members of the American Physical Therapy Association24
44	44	of Georgia provide expert examination and treatment of the movement systems to improve25
45	45	health, fitness, wellness, and mobility across the lifespan; and26
46	46	WHEREAS, it is estimated that more than 496,000 Georgians require the care of a physical27
47	47	therapist each year.28
48	48	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
49	49	the members of this body commend the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia30
50	50	and its members for their continued dedication to promoting the health and wellness of31
51	51	Georgia's citizens by maintaining high standards of education, integrity, and excellence in32
52	52	practice as well as recognize January 28, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol.33
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55	55	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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57	57	and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35
58	58	American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.36
59	59	H. R. 165
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