SR156: SR156 Spires, Keshia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Keshia Spires, who received the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award. The award comes from the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which recognizes long-term and post-acute care professionals for their contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states the Senate's commendation of Spires and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Keshia Spires for receiving the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Spires.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial honor.

The resolution directly names Keshia Spires, a long-term care social service case manager. It also reflects on the broader group of long-term and post-acute care professionals who serve elderly and disabled Georgians.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to formally recognizing Spires's work and providing her with an official copy of the Senate's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care recognition program run by the Georgia health care association.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Keshia Spires for her award and wish her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Spires.

1. 2025-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• long-term care
• Georgia Senate
• honorary recognition