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HR 896

Georgia Pharmacy Association; 150th anniversary; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Burns and 5 co-sponsors

Ceremonial, non-binding resolution congratulates the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary, recognizing its historic contributions to Georgia healthcare.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 896

Summary — H.R. 896 (Georgia House Resolution)

Title

Georgia Pharmacy Association; 150th anniversary; recognize

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 896 is a ceremonial (congratulatory) resolution that recognizes and congratulates the Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The resolution highlights the association’s historical contributions to pharmacy practice and education in Georgia and honors its current role representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and patients across the state.

Key provisions

  • Officially congratulates the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary.
  • Recites background findings about GPhA, including:
    • Founded in October 1875 in Macon, Georgia.
    • Advocacy for a broad range of pharmacy professionals (independent, chain retail, hospital pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, owners, and students).
    • Contributions to pharmacy education and establishment of early education/licensure guidelines in Georgia.
    • Role in public health services (immunizations, medication therapy management, medication counseling).
    • Notes historical links to product formulation innovations (e.g., references to Coca‑Cola and RC Cola).
    • States GPhA represents more than 14,000 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in Georgia.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primarily honorary: this is a symbolic recognition with no regulatory, funding, or programmatic changes.
  • Honorees/beneficiaries: Georgia Pharmacy Association, its members (pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students), and the communities they serve (patients).
  • Public awareness: elevates public recognition of GPhA’s historical and ongoing contributions to health care in Georgia.

Legal effect

  • Non‑binding, commemorative resolution. It does not create legal obligations, appropriate funds, or change statutes or regulations.

Procedural history and timeline (as provided)

  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in the House; referred to House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-03-31: House Hopper / House First Readers; listed as House Read and Adopted.
  • 2025-04-22: Filed.
  • 2025-04-30: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; reported enrolled.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors (per resolution header and sponsor list): Butch Parrish (Rep. Parrish, 158th), Jon Burns (Rep. Burns, 159th), Ron Stephens (Rep. Stephens, 164th), Trey Kelley (Rep. Kelley, 16th), Lee Hawkins (Rep. Hawkins, 27th), Lehman Franklin (listed as a primary in the provided sponsor list).
Additional listed cosponsors include: Donald G. Davis; Brian K. Fitzpatrick; Mikie Sherrill; Shri Thanedar; David Scott; Josh Harder; Eric Sorensen; and others as indicated in the bill record.

Notes

  • The resolution is primarily a formal expression of the Georgia House’s congratulations and recognition; it celebrates historical milestones and current contributions of the Georgia Pharmacy Association but does not alter public policy or law.

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

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