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GA HR1755
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Karen Bennett
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lynda D. Woodruff, who passed away on March 18, 2018, after more than 52 years of contributions to the physical therapy profession
- Dr. Woodruff was the first African American to join the physical therapy department at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and later served as founding chairperson of the Department of Physical Therapy at North Georgia College, establishing the University System of Georgia's first doctoral program in physical therapy
- She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Case Western Reserve University in 1971 and her Ph.D. from Georgia State University in 1984, and was a founding member of multiple professional organizations including the Foundation for Physical Therapy and the American Academy of Physical Therapy
- Her honors included the APTA Lucy Blair Award, the Kellogg Fellowship for International Leadership, designation as a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Therapy in 2000, and a gubernatorial appointment to the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy where she served for more than ten years
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Woodruff's family
Legislative Description
Woodruff, Dr. Lynda D.; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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