--- title: HR 1989. Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC; outstanding service and impact; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1989 cite_as: HR 1989, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1989 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1989.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1989/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74560 date: 2026-03-27 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. 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Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC; outstanding service and impact; commend ## Text House Resolution 1989 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Adeyina of the 110th, Carter of the 93rd, Paris of the 142nd, and Myles of the 126th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC, for its outstanding service and impact; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC, (HCES) is a Georgia-founded emergency management and healthcare consulting firm that has distinguished itself through innovative service and commitment to public health; and WHEREAS, HCES was founded by Dr. Bruce A. James II, a Bainbridge, Georgia, native and pharmacist by training, whose vision and leadership have driven the company's mission to address healthcare disparities and improve outcomes for underserved communities; and WHEREAS, through its work, HCES has played a critical role in supporting healthcare delivery and emergency response efforts across the United States, particularly in the wake of natural disasters and unforeseen public health crises; and WHEREAS, the company operates in a specialized and essential niche, serving and assisting tens of thousands of Americans each year by providing timely, effective, and life-saving healthcare solutions; and WHEREAS, Dr. James and HCES have demonstrated a deep and ongoing commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in rural communities, working to close gaps in access and ensure that all Georgians receive equitable care regardless of geography; and WHEREAS, beyond its operational success, HCES actively invests in the future of Georgia by providing scholarships to secondary school students and supporting organizations such as the Emerging 100 of Atlanta, thereby promoting educational access, mentorship, and leadership development; and WHEREAS, HCES has also shown strong civic engagement and community partnership by supporting initiatives such as the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Weekend, contributing to the advancement of culture, service, and community empowerment throughout the state; and WHEREAS, as a proud Georgia-based business entering its fifth year of operation, HCES represents the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and service-driven values that strengthen the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC, for its exceptional contributions to healthcare, emergency management, and community service, and recognize its positive impact on the lives of countless individuals across Georgia and the nation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this body extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Bruce A. James II for his leadership, vision, and dedication to improving healthcare access and outcomes, and wishes him and Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC, continued success in all future endeavors. 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 Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC. ## 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 commends Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC, a Bainbridge-founded emergency management and healthcare consulting firm, for its work expanding rural healthcare access and community support. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It praises Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC (HCES), a company founded by Dr. Bruce A. James II, for its emergency response and healthcare consulting work across the country and its efforts to address healthcare disparities in rural Georgia communities. The resolution also highlights the company's community investments, including scholarships for secondary school students, support for the Emerging 100 of Atlanta, and participation in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Weekend. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company as a formal token of recognition. ### What it does - Formally commends Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC for its healthcare and emergency management work in Georgia and nationally. - Recognizes founder Dr. Bruce A. James II for his leadership and contributions to healthcare access. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the company. - Carries no funding, regulatory change, or legal obligation, as it is a commendation rather than a change to state law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC and its founder Dr. Bruce A. James II. It has no binding effect on other businesses, agencies, or residents, since it is a symbolic honor rather than a regulatory or funding measure. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation, it does not change any law, funding, or regulation. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of a private company's healthcare and community work, which the company can use for recognition purposes. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe HCES's founding, its founder Dr. Bruce A. James II, and its work in emergency management and rural healthcare access. - The first resolved clause formally commends HCES for its contributions to healthcare, emergency management, and community service. - The second resolved clause extends the House's appreciation to Dr. James individually and wishes him and the company continued success. - The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the company. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Segun Adeyina, Doreen Carter, Miriam Paris, L.C. Myles - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74560 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1989.md?full=1