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GA SR927

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ben Watson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors Dr. Lois T. Ellison, Augusta University's medical historian in residence, for her lasting contributions to medical education, research, patient care, and the Georgia Composite Medical Board
  • Dr. Ellison graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1950, directed its cardiopulmonary laboratory until 1992, and served as university provost — making her the highest-ranking female in U.S. medical schools at the time
  • Held pioneering leadership roles as the first female president of the Georgia Thoracic Society, first woman at-large member of Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and national president of the American Lung Association, receiving its highest honor, the Will Ross Medal
  • Dr. Ellison and her late husband, Robert, established the Robert G. Ellison, MD, Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Lois Taylor Ellison, MD, Scholarship Endowment to support medical students
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Dr. Ellison

Legislative Description

Ellison, Dr. Lois T.; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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