HR116: HR116 Burrell, Carol H.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Carol H. Burrell, who has served as president and chief executive officer of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011. The resolution describes her role in growing NGHS from a single hospital into a large health system with a stated annual economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion, overseeing more than 12,000 employees across multiple facilities. The resolution recounts awards she has received and her civic involvement, including with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Hospital Association. It formally resolves that House members recognize and commend her for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution. It creates no new law, funding, or requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends Carol H. Burrell for her service as president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System.
• Recites her professional accomplishments, including growth of NGHS and her civic and industry involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Burrell.
• Extends best wishes for her future health, happiness, and success on behalf of House members.

The resolution directly names Carol H. Burrell and references Northeast Georgia Health System, its employees, and affiliated medical facilities. It has no legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or government agencies.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It formally records the House's recognition of one individual's career but does not change any law, create funding, or impose any requirement on any person or institution.

• The whereas clauses describe Burrell's tenure since 2011 as NGHS president and CEO and the system's growth under her leadership.
• The resolution notes NGHS's reported $7.5 billion annual economic impact and more than 12,000 employees across its facilities.
• The operative resolving clause formally commends Burrell for her service and wishes her future success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Burrell.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Primary sponsor
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)

• healthcare leadership
• Northeast Georgia Health System
• legislative commendation
• hospital systems