08 LC 95
0040
House
Resolution 1029
By:
Representative Maddox of the
172nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Georgia veterinarians and inviting certain distinguished leaders of veterinary
medicine in this state to appear before the House of Representatives; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Georgia veterinarians use their scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit
of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal
suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public
health, and the advancement of medical knowledge; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia veterinarians protect the health and welfare of animals in this state
that provide companionship, food, and fiber; and
WHEREAS,
veterinarians are an important link in Georgia´s public health system and
in agriculture and food defense; and
WHEREAS,
veterinarians own and operate small businesses in communities both large and
small throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association has been the voice of organized
veterinary medicine for more than 100 years; and
WHEREAS,
Honorable Sonny Perdue, the Governor of this great state, is a
veterinarian.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Georgia veterinarians and the Georgia Veterinary Medical
Association for their contributions to improve the health and welfare of
Georgia´s companion animals, livestock herds, and poultry
flocks.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following distinguished leaders in veterinary
medicine are invited to appear before the House of Representatives on a date and
at such time as determined by the Speaker of the House: Dr. Karen Wylie,
Georgia Veterinary Medical Association president; Dr. Ed. Mahaffey, Georgia
Veterinary Medical Association, Legislative Action Committee chairperson; Dr.
Becky Malphus, Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine chairperson; Dr.
Sheila Allen, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine dean; Dr.
Carter Black, Georgia State Veterinarian; Dr. Vince Obsitnik, "Veterinarians'
Day at the Capitol" coordinator; and Dr. Jim McClearen, Georgia Veterinarian
Association president-elect.
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 each of the
above-named persons.