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This resolution honors the life and memory of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and medical professional from Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on February 20, 2025. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1947, Dr. Wessinger served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Captain, before pursuing a medical career at Duke University School of Medicine's orthopedic surgery program. In 1981, he began working with Orthopedic Associates in Savannah, later merging with Optim Orthopedics, where he spent over 23 years providing exceptional patient care and establishing himself as a respected surgeon in the region. He also served as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Health, and was a member of several professional medical societies. The resolution highlights his professional achievements, his membership in medical organizations, and his personal life, noting his marriage to Karen and his two children, Lucy and William, and two grandchildren, Noel and Freya. The Senate formally recognizes Dr. Wessinger's contributions to medicine and his community, expressing condolences for his passing and directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71098