Georgia CommonsHR 1979: Hyland, Donna W.; retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Donna W. Hyland on her retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta after four decades of leadership, including 18 years as chief executive officer.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Donna W. Hyland for her career at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. It recites her four decades with the organization, including 18 years as Chief Executive Officer, and credits her with helping shape key milestones in the hospital system's history and expanding pediatric care in Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Hyland upon her retirement, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. This is a common type of bill used to formally honor individuals or mark occasions.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Donna W. Hyland by name for her career and retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- States the House's appreciation for her 18 years as Chief Executive Officer and her broader role in pediatric health advocacy in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hyland.
- Takes no action affecting state law, funding, or any government agency beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Donna W. Hyland and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations; it is a personal honor rather than a policy change.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to putting the House's formal appreciation on the public record and giving Hyland a printed copy honoring her career.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out Hyland's four decades at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, including 18 years as CEO, and her recognition as a Georgia Trustee.
- The resolving clause formally commends Hyland for her service to children in Georgia upon her retirement.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hyland.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Donna W. Hyland upon the grand occasion of her retirement for her ardent, effective, and dedicated service to the children of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- children's healthcare
- Georgia House resolution
- pediatric medicine