SR165: SR165 Hamilton, Beverly; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Beverly Hamilton, who received the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care, a group that honors long-term and post-acute care professionals for their contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states that Hamilton has shown wisdom and strength of character and has brought joy to those who know her. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hamilton. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition and good wishes.

• Formally commends Beverly Hamilton for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from Stars in Long Term Care.
• States the Senate's praise for her contributions to long-term and post-acute care for elderly and disabled Georgians.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to Hamilton for continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hamilton.

This resolution directly names and honors Beverly Hamilton, a long-term care professional. It also references the broader community of long-term and post-acute care workers in Georgia and the elderly and disabled residents they serve.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives Beverly Hamilton formal, public recognition from the state Senate for her work in long-term care and emergency preparedness.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program and its recognition of long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia.
• The resolved clause formally commends Beverly Hamilton as recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Hamilton.

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
• emergency preparedness
• senior services