STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS ON
THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
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 through excellence
in clinical practice, education advocacy and research; and
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists represents more
than 62,000 health care professionals nationwide, including 217 members in Maine who
provide essential obstetric and gynecologic care to patients across the State; and
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its members
in Maine have championed initiatives to improve maternal health, protect the patient-physician
relationship and protect access to health care; and
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists works to create a
stronger, more sustainable practice environment for obstetrician-gynecologists and their
patients; and
WHEREAS, the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists offers an opportunity to recognize its historic contributions and reaffirm the
Legislature's commitment to advancing the health of patients in the State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this
opportunity to recognize the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the
occasion of its 75th anniversary, to express our appreciation for its service and leadership and
to commend its members for their dedication to improving the health of patients; and be it
further
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary
of State, be transmitted to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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