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House Resolution 896
By: Representatives Parrish of the 158
th
, Burns of the 159
th
, Stephens of the 164
th
, Kelley of
the 16
th
, Hawkins of the 27
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon its 150th anniversary; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association was founded in October 1875 in Macon,3
Georgia, by a group of Georgia pharmacists working to further the interests of pharmacy in4
the state; and5
WHEREAS, the Georgia Pharmacy Association advocates tirelessly for all involved in the6
practice of pharmacy, including independent pharmacists, chain retail pharmacists, hospital7
pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy owners, and pharmacy students; and8
WHEREAS, the association has been responsible for advances in education in pharmacy in9
Georgia, including establishing the first guidelines for pharmacy education and licensure in10
Georgia; and11
WHEREAS, pharmacists in Georgia have been leaders in innovation and discovery,12
especially in the formulation of products such as Coca-Cola and RC Cola; and13
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WHEREAS, the association and its members use their medical training and education to
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improve the health and well-being of every single resident of Georgia through15
immunizations, medication therapy management, medication counseling, and more; and16
WHEREAS, as the Georgia Pharmacy Association celebrates its 150th anniversary, it17
continues to act as the Voice of Pharmacy in Georgia, representing the more than 14,00018
licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in the state as well as the millions of19
patients in their care.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body congratulate the Georgia Pharmacy Association upon the grand22
occasion of its 150th anniversary and extend best wishes to each of its members for future23
health, happiness, and prosperity.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the26
public and the press.27
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