HR 961: Bell, Sherilyn P.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sherilyn P. Bell, a healthcare professional with a career in clinical research, laboratory management, and public health. It recounts her work in stem cell clinical trials, laboratory leadership roles, and her advocacy through groups like the Lymphedema Advocacy Group and the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network. The resolution credits her with helping secure passage of the federal Lymphedema Treatment Act, which closed a Medicare coverage gap for doctor-prescribed compression garments. It also notes her volunteer work with organizations such as the American Red Cross and her church, and directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution as a formal record of this recognition.

• Formally commends Sherilyn P. Bell for her career in laboratory science, clinical research, and public health advocacy.
• Recounts her role in advocating for the federal Lymphedema Treatment Act, which expanded Medicare coverage for compression garments.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sherilyn P. Bell.
• Extends best wishes to her for continued success but creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement.

This resolution primarily affects Sherilyn P. Bell, who is being honored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law. It does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements on the public. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing one person's career and advocacy work through an official House document.

• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Sherilyn P. Bell for her professional achievements and advocacy contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• The whereas clauses describe her career history, advocacy work on the federal Lymphedema Treatment Act, and community volunteer activities, but do not create any legal obligations.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-88)

• commendation resolution
• healthcare advocacy
• lymphedema treatment
• Medicare coverage