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House Resolution 961
By: Representatives Barnes of the 86
th
, Bennett of the 94
th
, Hugley of the 141
st
, Willis of the
55
th
, Kendrick of the 95
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Sherilyn P. Bell; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Sherilyn P. Bell is a highly respected healthcare professional whose career2
spans clinical research, laboratory management, and public health, including five years in3
stem cell clinical trials and extensive work in high-complexity testing; and4
WHEREAS, she has demonstrated excellence across multiple leadership roles in laboratory5
science, including as Laboratory Manager at Response Technologies Inc., Lead Viral Load6
Technologist at the Public Health Laboratory in Decatur, and Auditor for Patient Service7
Centers at the Laboratory Corporation of America; and8
WHEREAS, she has also served as a tireless healthcare advocate both at the United States9
Capitol and in the State of Georgia through her work with the Lymphedema Advocacy Group10
and the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network, lobbying alongside the late Congressman John11
Lewis and other national advocates to push forward critical patient protections; and12
WHEREAS, through her leadership and persistence, she helped achieve the passage of the13
U.S. Lymphedema Treatment Act, first introduced in 2010 and passed by Congress on14
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December 23, 2022, after more than 12 years and seven congressional sessions, closing the
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coverage gap in Medicare for doctor-prescribed compression garments; and16
WHEREAS, her commitment to public service further includes volunteer work with the17
American Red Cross, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta Day Shelter, and cancer18
support organizations, providing screenings, education, and support to underserved19
communities; and20
WHEREAS, she is a dedicated mother and grandmother as well as a proud member of the21
Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and22
WHEREAS, Sherilyn P. Bell's career and advocacy reflect her dedication to patient care,23
scientific excellence, and equitable healthcare access, earning her the admiration of24
colleagues and the gratitude of communities across Georgia and beyond; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be26
appropriately honored during this special time.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body commend Sherilyn P. Bell for her extraordinary professional29
achievements and enduring contributions to healthcare and advocacy as well as extend best30
wishes for continued success.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to33
Sherilyn P. Bell.34
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