Honoring Dr. Afia Wilson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Medical Excellence Award in Colorectal Surgery by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1457) honoring Dr. Afia Wilson for receiving the Medical Excellence Award in Colorectal Surgery from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. It recognizes her work as a colorectal surgeon, public health scholar, and advocate for equitable healthcare access, particularly her development of the NICE surgical procedure. The resolution commends her contributions to surgical innovation, research, and mentorship in underserved communities. As a symbolic gesture, it was adopted by the Senate without creating new laws or policies.