HR142 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Ellis, Gerry F., outstanding professional achievement, commended

Summary

HR142 is a House resolution commending Dr. Gerry F. Ellis for outstanding professional achievement upon his retirement from obstetrics and gynecology in Decatur, Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Dr. Gerry F. Ellis for his long medical career and retirement, highlighting his education, board certification, and work delivering more than 6,000 babies. It notes a retirement reception at Decatur Morgan Hospital and expresses admiration and appreciation, reflecting credit on the State of Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Gerry F. Ellis — receives formal commendation and public recognition for his career and upcoming retirement.
• Alabama medical community and the State of Alabama — gain recognition for his contributions and how they reflect on the state.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Commends Dr. Gerry F. Ellis for outstanding professional achievement on the occasion of retirement from General Obstetrics and Gynecology in Decatur, Alabama.
• Provision 2: Describes his career starting in 1979, education (BA, Florida State University; MD, University of Florida College of Medicine), residency, and board certification in OB/GYN, along with professional affiliations.
• Provision 3: Notes he has delivered over 6,000 babies and mentions a retirement reception at Decatur Morgan Hospital on March 10, 2016.
• Provision 4: States the resolution is offered with admiration and best wishes, and that it reflects credit upon the State of Alabama.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory