SR161: SR161 Stevenson, Theresa; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Theresa Stevenson, who received the CNA (certified nursing assistant) of the Year award through the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals for their work with elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states that the Senate commends Stevenson for her care, compassion, and contributions to residents and patients, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The measure has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends Theresa Stevenson by name for receiving the CNA of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
• States the Senate's praise for her care and compassion toward elderly and disabled long-term care residents and patients.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Stevenson.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness; creates no new law, funding, or requirement.

The resolution directly names and honors Theresa Stevenson, a certified nursing assistant. It also references the broader group of long-term and post-acute care workers in Georgia recognized through the Stars in Long Term Care program.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one caregiver's work in long-term care, a field that serves elderly and disabled residents across the state.

• The preamble explains the Stars in Long Term Care program run by the Georgia health care association, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals.
• The resolved clause formally commends Theresa Stevenson and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her an official copy of the resolution.

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

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

• long-term care
• certified nursing assistants
• Georgia Senate resolution
• elder care