SR166: SR166 Giddens, Heather; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Heather Giddens, who received the New Administrator of the Year award from the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care, an award honoring outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals. The resolution states that Giddens has shown wisdom, strength of character, and kindness in serving elderly and disabled Georgians. It does not create any new law, funding, or program. The Senate simply commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Heather Giddens for receiving the New Administrator of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Heather Giddens.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

This resolution names Heather Giddens, an administrator in Georgia's long-term and post-acute care field, and reflects recognition by the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care. It does not impose duties on the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to providing Heather Giddens with official recognition from the Georgia Senate for her work caring for elderly and disabled residents.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program and its purpose of honoring long-term care professionals.
• The resolved clause formally commends Heather Giddens and extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Giddens.

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

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

• long-term care
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate honors
• elder care