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OH HCR11
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Tavia Galonski
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AI Summary
- Urges the National Inventors Hall of Fame to induct Dr. Patricia Era Bath, an ophthalmologist and laser scientist who focused on blindness prevention and treatment for underserved populations
- Recognizes Dr. Bath as the first Black resident in ophthalmology, creator of the discipline "community ophthalmology," and the first woman chair of ophthalmology at Charles R. Drew University and UCLA
- Credits Dr. Bath with inventing the Laserphaco Probe in 1988, a device using laser technology to remove cataracts with less pain and greater precision, improving vision for millions of patients worldwide
- Notes Dr. Bath became the first Black female physician to hold a United States medical patent, and later obtained four additional U.S. patents plus international patents from Japan, Canada, and European countries
- Directs the House Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Ohio news media
Legislative Description
Urge Inventors Hall of Fame to induct Dr. Patricia Era Bath.
National or International Resolution
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Committee: Health
4/14/2021
Committee Referrals
Health4/14/2021
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