SR159: SR159 Stanger, Tami; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Tami Stanger, who received the Social Service Professional of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care, a program run by the Georgia health care association that honors long-term and post-acute care workers. The resolution states that the Senate commends Stanger for her contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Stanger, so she has a formal record of the honor. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or requirements.

• Formally commends Tami Stanger for receiving the Social Service Professional of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care.
• States the Senate's best wishes for Stanger's continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Stanger.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial recognition.

The resolution directly names Tami Stanger, a long-term and post-acute care professional, and references long-term care residents and patients more broadly. It has no legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or policy; it serves as a formal, public acknowledgment by the Senate of one person's work in long-term care, giving her a lasting official record of the honor.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program and Tami Stanger's work with elderly and disabled Georgians.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Stanger and extend well wishes for her health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Stanger with a 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
• senior services
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate