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GA SR927
Resolution
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
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