SR162: SR162 Sims, Shermet; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Shermet Sims, who received the LPN (licensed practical nurse) 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 for their work caring for elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states that the Senate commends Sims for her contributions 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 resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal expression of recognition.

• Formally commends Shermet Sims for receiving the LPN of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
• States the Senate's appreciation for 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 Sims.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names and honors Shermet Sims, a licensed practical nurse in long-term care. It also references the broader group of long-term and post-acute care professionals 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 main real-world effect is a formal Senate record commending Sims and a printed copy given to her, without changing any law, funding, or policy.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care program run by the Georgia health care association, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals.
• The resolution recognizes Shermet Sims specifically as recipient of the LPN of the Year award.
• The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Sims.
• The resolution contains no funding, penalties, or effective date provisions since it is a ceremonial measure.

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

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

• ceremonial resolution
• nursing recognition
• long-term care
• Georgia Senate honors