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0075
Senate
Resolution 29
By:
Senators Hawkins of the 49th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and
Butterworth of the 50th
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
February 18, 2009, as Pharmacy Day at the state capitol and commending the
Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members for 134 years of service to the
patients and people of Georgia.
WHEREAS,
on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, the Georgia Pharmacy Association will be
hosting its annual Very Involved Pharmacists (VIP) Pharmacy Legislative Day at
the capitol; and
WHEREAS,
many individuals working in the pharmacy field will be at the state capitol on
that date to meet with elected officials; and
WHEREAS,
there are currently more than 12,251 licensed pharmacists in the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the study and practice of pharmacy is an integral part of medicine, and
pharmacists play a vital role in the health care industry, working in areas such
as community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, academia, the pharmaceutical
industry, managed care, and government; and
WHEREAS,
pharmacists play an essential role in patient treatment, ensuring that patients
achieve optimum benefit from their medication, educating physicians about
specific drugs and possible interactions, and protecting patients by teaching
them the proper use of their medication; and
WHEREAS,
pharmacists in Georgia are unfailing in providing outstanding care to their
patients and constantly battle to prevent disease and promote good health;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Pharmacy Association was founded 134 years ago and is the
professional association representing pharmacists in all practice
settings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize Wednesday, February 18, 2009, as Pharmacy Day at the state capitol and commend the Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members for 134 years of service to patients of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize Wednesday, February 18, 2009, as Pharmacy Day at the state capitol and commend the Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members for 134 years of service to patients of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Pharmacy
Association for distribution among its members.