Georgia CommonsHR 1310: Capps, Richard; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award; commend
Last action February 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Richard Capps for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Richard Capps, who received the Emergency Preparedness Champion award through the Stars in Long Term Care program, an initiative that recognizes long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia for their work serving elderly and disabled residents. The resolution states the House's praise for Capps and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Capps as a keepsake. It does not create any new requirements, funding, or legal changes; its only effect is the formal recognition itself.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Richard Capps by name for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award.
- States the House of Representatives' well wishes for Capps' continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Capps.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Richard Capps, a long-term and post-acute care professional. It also references the broader group of long-term care workers recognized through the Stars in Long Term Care program for serving elderly and disabled Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or policy effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition through the official House record to an individual honored for work supporting elderly and disabled residents in long-term care settings.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia.
- The resolving clause states the House commends Richard Capps and wishes continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Capps.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Richard Capps, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award, and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- legislative honors
- long-term care
- emergency preparedness
- Georgia House of Representatives