Georgia HR 845: Larisey, Dr. Walt; commend

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House Resolution 845
By: Representatives Williams of the 145
th, McClain of the 100
th, and Holcomb of the 81
st
A RESOLUTION
Commending and recognizing Dr. Walt Larisey; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives is a vital part of Georgia, being the2
number one place for Georgia businesses; and3
WHEREAS, as a part of this growth brings with it the growth of our citizens becoming drug4
addicts and people becoming addicted to both legal and illegal drugs; and5
WHEREAS, these drugs are part of the opioid crisis in Georgia; and6
WHEREAS, this crisis brings about medical doctors moving into Georgia to treat both7
addicts and those addicted to drugs and those in pain; and8
WHEREAS, Dr. Walt Larisey, M.D., born in Charleston, South Carolina, graduated from9
Citadel and the University of South Carolina Medical School with honors and, after four10
more years of study, became a board certified anesthesiologist with extra training in pain11
management and substance abuse; and12
WHEREAS, after being the head anesthesiologist at Druid Medical Center in Tuscaloosa,13
Alabama, he decided to become a resident in Georgia and use his training in pain14
management and drug addiction to assist the unmet needs of opioid victims and their15
families; and16
WHEREAS, Dr. Larisey will utilize the FDA's recently approved non-addictive legal17
medication with a compassionate approach that emphasizes honest communication with the18
patient, reduces patient anxiety, increases self-esteem, and encourages a family focus, all in19
an outpatient setting; and20

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WHEREAS, Dr. Larisey being totally honest with the patient brings about "A NEW LIFE"21
for the patient with a return to physical fitness, gainful employment, a repaired family life22
and a renewed sense of self and hope; and 23
WHEREAS, Dr. Larisey brings his expertise in pain management and opioid abuse to24
Milledgeville to help the community and the state assist Georgia citizens, using a highly25
effective legal treatment to get our citizens by returning our friends to a normal life.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body extend our hands out to welcome Dr. Walt Larisey into Georgia.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.30
Walt Larisey.31