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This resolution congratulates the Arkansas Medical Society on its 150-year history and designates 2025 as "The Year of the Arkansas Physician". The document highlights the society's significant contributions to public health in Arkansas, including establishing the first State Board of Health in 1879, developing medical licensing laws, creating the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanitarium, supporting statewide vaccination programs, and playing a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing personal protective equipment distribution. The resolution acknowledges the physicians' ongoing support of legislative efforts to improve public health, such as the Patient Protection Act and the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act, and recognizes their longstanding "Doctor of the Day" program, which has provided volunteer medical care at the State Capitol for over 50 years. The resolution specifically notes the society's foundational work in 1875 when 225 Arkansas physicians first formed the organization, with a mission to advance medical science and improve the health and well-being of Arkansas citizens. By officially recognizing the Arkansas Medical Society's historical and continuing contributions, the resolution celebrates the organization's sustained commitment to healthcare in the state.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1005&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R