House Concurrent Resolution 49

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 1, 2019, AS "FAMILY MEDICINE APPRECIATION DAY" IN MISSISSIPPI IN HONOR OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MISSISSIPPI ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS STATE CHARTER.

WHEREAS, on February 1, 1949, the American Academy of Family Physicians granted a state charter to the Mississippi Academy of General Practice; and

WHEREAS, upon receiving the charter, the goal of Mississippi physicians was and continues to be an effort to work together to maintain the highest quality standards for family physicians who provide comprehensive health care to the public; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians is to improve the health of all Mississippians and to ensure that every Mississippian has access to a well-trained family physician to help manage his or her medical care and other health care needs; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization with 1,238 members statewide and includes active physicians, medical students and family medicine residents; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize the remarkable men and women who diligently and carefully provide the best medical care to the citizens of this great state and to celebrate and honor their significant achievements and strides towards a healthier state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby designate February 1, 2019, as "Family Medicine Appreciation Day" in Mississippi in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians charter and remind all citizens of the tremendous work family physicians provide for the care of the citizens of Mississippi and the betterment of communities throughout the state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.