House Resolution 1979
By: Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of
the 173rd, and Newton of the 127th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Donna W. Hyland upon her retirement from Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Donna W. Hyland has served with honor as a distinguished leader at Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta for four decades; and
WHEREAS, during her transformational tenure, Donna W. Hyland served in a number of
key roles, including her 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of one of the most prestigious
pediatric healthcare systems in the country and also as a leading voice in our state for the
health of kids; and
WHEREAS, she was a driving force behind some of the most defining milestones in the
organization's history, tirelessly championing efforts to meet the rapidly growing needs of
Georgia's children and ensuring a lasting legacy of nationally renowned care for future
generations of Georgians; and
WHEREAS, she is a discerning and dedicated guardian of pediatric health who strives for
excellence in all of her endeavors and whose primary motivation is to make all the children
of Georgia better today and healthier tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, this passionate leader exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, tireless passion,
astute leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of her duties despite many
challenges, including a multi-year international pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Donna W. Hyland's unwavering commitment to doing the best for children has
inspired others and been recognized by her peers through many decorations, honors, awards
and appointments, including her induction as a Georgia Trustee; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unparalleled
and transformative contributions of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on behalf of the citizens
of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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 as well as express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined
for others the meaning of being a dedicated advocate for the state's youngest and most
vulnerable.
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
Donna W. Hyland.