HR158: HR158 Johns, Dawn; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dawn Johns, who retired on December 31, 2024 after more than 31 years at the Colquitt Regional Medical Center. It describes her career path from Director of Human Resources to senior leadership roles covering areas such as employee health, training, quality improvement, security, and marketing. The resolution highlights her work building the hospital's reputation as an employer of choice, her partnerships with educational institutions to train future healthcare workers, and her leadership roles in statewide healthcare organizations. It formally commends her service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dawn Johns for her 31 years of service at the Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
• Congratulates her on her retirement, effective December 31, 2024, and extends good wishes for her future.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dawn Johns.
• Carries no funding, penalty, or change to Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Dawn Johns. It also references the Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Southern Regional Technical College, and the Technical College System of Georgia, where she held leadership roles, though it creates no legal obligations for them.

This resolution has no regulatory or budgetary effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic tribute. Its practical outcome is a certified paper copy of the resolution given to Dawn Johns marking her retirement and career at the medical center.

• Whereas clauses recount Dawn Johns' 31-year career at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, including her roles in human resources, training, and quality improvement.
• Whereas clauses note her leadership positions with the Georgia Society for Healthcare Human Resources and the Technical College System of Georgia.
• The resolved clause commends her service and congratulates her on retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Dawn Johns.

1. 2025-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)Primary sponsor
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)

• commendation resolution
• healthcare leadership
• Colquitt Regional Medical Center
• Georgia House of Representatives