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Recognizing and commending Dr. Otis J. Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Otis J. Williams, Jr., of Eastman, Georgia, is well known throughout Dodge County where he has practiced medicine for the past 18 years and been an active member of the community; and

WHEREAS, he was born in Scanlon, Florida, and spent his youth in Darien, on Georgia´s coast, and he earned a B.S. degree in pharmacy from Florida A&M University and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Williams was formerly chief of staff at Dodge County Hospital and is a member of the Georgia State Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Ocmulgee Medical Society, Georgia State Medical Association, the National Medical Association, and a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and

WHEREAS, he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Maternal and Infant Care Council and is presently serving on the State Medical Education Board as well as the Governor´s Board at Mercer University School of Medicine; and

WHEREAS, the dedication, leadership, and public service of this distinguished doctor have improved and strengthened the quality of life for many Georgians.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Otis J. Williams, Jr., for his very generous contributions to his community and state and convey to him their appreciation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Otis J. Williams, Jr.

IN HOUSE
Read and Adopted
January 17, 2001

Robert E. Rivers, Jr.
Clerk