--- title: HR 116. Burrell, Carol H.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr116 cite_as: HR 116, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr116 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr116.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr116/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69692 date: 2025-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr115.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr117.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr116.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 116 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-29 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Lee Hawkins - Matt Dubnik - Chris Erwin - Emory Dunahoo - Brent Cox text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2025 upstream_id: 1947621 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - health care leadership - Northeast Georgia Health System - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 116. Burrell, Carol H.; commend ## Text House Resolution 116 By: Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dunahoo of the 31st, and Cox of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Carol H. Burrell has served as president and chief executive officer of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011, leading the health system through an era of unparalleled success and growth; and WHEREAS, under her leadership, NGHS has grown from a one-hospital system with a few employed physician practices and satellite outpatient locations to one of the largest and most well-respected organizations in the state, with an economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion each year; and WHEREAS, she currently leads more than 12,000 employees across numerous health care institutions, including the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, the Georgia Heart Institute, and Graduate Medical Education as well as dozens of medical office buildings, urgent care centers, imaging centers, long term care facilities, and rehabilitation clinics; and WHEREAS, her dedication and commitment to excellence has been acknowledged by the many recognitions she has received, such as being named Georgia's Most Respected Business leader by Georgia Trend magazine as well as appearing on the list of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 12 years in a row; and WHEREAS, as further testament to her exemplary service, Carol Burrell is a past board chair for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and is active in the Gainesville Rotary, the United Way, the Georgia Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and Vizient MidSouth; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this extraordinary Georgian be recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Carol H. Burrell for her years of dedicated, effective, and efficient service as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Carol H. Burrell. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Carol H. Burrell, the longtime president and chief executive officer of Northeast Georgia Health System, for her leadership and career achievements. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Carol H. Burrell, who has led Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) as president and CEO since 2011. The resolution describes how NGHS grew under her leadership from a single hospital into one of the state's largest health systems, with an annual economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion and more than 12,000 employees across hospitals, physician groups, and other medical facilities. The resolution also lists her professional recognitions and civic involvement, including being named Georgia's Most Respected Business Leader and appearing repeatedly on lists of influential Georgians. It does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's commendation and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Burrell. ### What it does - Formally commends Carol H. Burrell for her service as president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System since 2011. - Recites her career accomplishments and NGHS's growth under her leadership, including its economic impact and employee count. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Burrell. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Carol H. Burrell, CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House of Representatives' formal praise for Burrell's health care leadership into the public record. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Burrell's tenure as NGHS president and CEO since 2011 and the system's growth to a nearly $7.5 billion annual economic impact. - The resolved clause commends Burrell for her service and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Burrell. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-29) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-29) - Sponsors: Lee Hawkins, Matt Dubnik, Chris Erwin, Emory Dunahoo, Brent Cox - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69692 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr116.md?full=1