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HR 560

Au, Dr. Michelle; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Teddy Reese

Georgia House Resolution 560 commends Dr. Michelle Au for public service, medical work, and advocacy—a ceremonial honor with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 560

Summary — House Resolution 560 (HR 560): Recognizing and commending Dr. Michelle Au

Overview / Purpose

HR 560 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes and commends Dr. Michelle Au for her public service, medical work, and legislative contributions to the State of Georgia. It is a non‑binding expression of the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation and does not create legal rights, obligations, or appropriations.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Dr. Michelle Au for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia.
  • Highlights specific accomplishments and service, including medical practice, authorship/public speaking, prior legislative service, and advocacy on public‑health issues.
  • Notes Dr. Au’s assistance in a medical emergency involving the mother of Representative Reese and credits her with helping secure timely medical care.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Au.

Background information (as recited in the resolution)

  • Profession: Anesthesiologist at Emory–St. Joseph’s Hospital (Atlanta).
  • Education: B.A. magna cum laude, Wellesley College (1999, Psychobiology); M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2003).
  • Publications: Public speaker and published writer (multiple outlets).
  • Legislative service: Served in the Georgia State Senate from 2021–2023; identified in the resolution as the first Asian woman elected to the Georgia State Senate.
  • Awards/recognition cited: 2022 State Legislator of the Year by Everytown/Moms Demand Action (for gun‑safety work) and Legislator of the Year from the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (for advocacy on behalf of children).

Who is affected / impact

  • Principal recipient: Dr. Michelle Au (honorific recognition).
  • Institutional impact: None substantive — this is a ceremonial resolution. No fiscal impact, regulatory change, or legal effect on third parties.

Procedural history & sponsors

  • Introduced: January 20, 2025.
  • Status milestones:
    • 2025‑01‑20: Introduced in House; referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
    • 2025‑03‑10: House Hopper.
    • 2025‑03‑11: House First Readers.
    • 2025‑03‑13: House Second Readers (current status).
    • 2025‑03‑19: Referred to House Administration.
    • 2025‑03‑14: Filed.
  • Author line in the resolution text: “By: Representative Reese of the 140th.” Sponsor information provided separately lists Don Bacon (primary) and Tremaine Reese (primary). Note: Don Bacon is a U.S. Member of Congress and appears inconsistent with a Georgia House resolution; Representative Reese (140th) / Tremaine (or Teddy) Reese appears to be the Georgia House sponsor named in the resolution text.

Notes

  • HR 560 is a commendation resolution — symbolic recognition only.
  • The text emphasizes both Dr. Au’s professional/legislative achievements and a specific act of medical assistance to a colleague’s family member.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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