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Commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists was founded in 1951 and, for 75 years, has advanced the health and well-being of patients in the Commonwealth and the United States through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research; and
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) represents more than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 1,786 members in Virginia, who provide essential obstetric and gynecologic care to patients across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, ACOG and its members in the Commonwealth have championed initiatives to improve maternal health, protect the patient–physician relationship, and protect access to health care for all individuals; and
WHEREAS, ACOG works to create a stronger, more sustainable practice environment for obstetrician–gynecologists and their patients; and
WHEREAS, the 75th anniversary of ACOG offers an opportunity to recognize its historic contributions and reaffirm the Commonwealth's commitment to ensuring the health and wellness of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the occasion of its 75th anniversary for its dedication to improving the health of patients in the Commonwealth and the United States; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its legacy of service leadership in health care.