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MS HC105

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alex Monsour

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. Stephen Sudderth of Vicksburg for being named the second physician in Mississippi to obtain certification in comprehensive obesity treatment from the American Board of Bariatric Medicine.

  • Recognizes Dr. Sudderth's medical credentials, including a medical doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Medicine (1988) and chief residency in general surgery at University of Nevada School of Medicine.

  • Acknowledges his work at Vicksburg Surgical Associates and Premier Medical Weight Loss of Mississippi, treating patients with obesity-related conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

  • Notes Mississippi's obesity rate of 34.4 percent, the highest in the nation, and Dr. Sudderth's contributions through presentations, publications, and professional memberships addressing this public health crisis.

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Dr. Sudderth and members of the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Dr. Stephen Sudderth; recognize and commend for his efforts to battle obesity in the State of Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

5/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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