Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 542: Riggs, Michele; commend
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Michele Riggs for more than two decades of service at Wellstar Health System and congratulates her on her retirement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Michele Riggs, a longtime employee of Wellstar Health System. It recounts her career since 2000, including her work as a board-certified lactation consultant, her roles managing Maternal Infant Support Services and directing Women's Health Patient Education and Support Services, and the programs she helped create to improve maternal and infant health care. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Riggs's accomplishments, congratulates her on her retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Michele Riggs for her career at Wellstar Health System.
- Congratulates Riggs on her retirement and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Riggs.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Michele Riggs. It also involves Wellstar Health System, where she worked, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition of an individual's career achievements in maternal and infant health care within a state health system.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Riggs's career history at Wellstar, including her positions and health initiatives.
- The resolving clause formally commends Riggs and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Riggs.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Michele Riggs for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated career service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-50)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-67)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- maternal health
- Wellstar Health System
- Georgia House of Representatives