SR163: SR163 Owens, Amy; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Amy Owens, who received the RN of the Year award from the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals across the state. The resolution states that Owens has shown dedication, compassion, and skill in caring for elderly and disabled Georgians in long-term care settings. The Senate commends her for her contributions and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Owens as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Amy Owens for receiving the RN of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
• States the Senate's recognition of her contributions to long-term and post-acute care for elderly and disabled Georgians.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Amy Owens.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Amy Owens, a registered nurse in long-term and post-acute care. It also reflects on long-term care residents and patients generally, though it does not change any rules affecting them or their caregivers.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change funding, licensing, or care standards. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving public recognition to one nurse's work in long-term care through an official Senate document.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the Stars in Long Term Care program and its purpose of honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals.
• The resolved clause formally commends Amy Owens for receiving the RN of the Year award and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy of the resolution for distribution to Owens.

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

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

• legislative honors
• nursing
• long-term care
• health care workers