--- title: SR 153. Watson, Sam; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr153 cite_as: SR 153, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr153 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr153.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr153/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70142 date: 2025-02-11 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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Watson, Sam; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 153 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sam Watson, recipient of the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care honors outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals for their exemplary contributions to the profession and commitment to enhancing the lives of vulnerable Georgians; and WHEREAS, the hardworking individuals being recognized are involved in all different areas of long-term and post-acute care with one commonality: their commitment to serving elderly and disabled Georgians; and WHEREAS, these individuals make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents and patients every single day; and WHEREAS, through their care, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, they help make Georgia a better place for seniors; and WHEREAS, Sam Watson possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, a kind and generous person, he brings joy and happiness to all who have the great pleasure of knowing him; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be appropriately honored for his many wonderful contributions on behalf of the seniors of this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Sam Watson, recipient of the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award, and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sam Watson. ## 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 Senate resolution recognizes Sam Watson for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award for his work in long-term and post-acute care in Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Sam Watson, who received the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award from the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program. The award recognizes outstanding professionals in long-term and post-acute care for their contributions to serving elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Watson for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him as a keepsake recognizing the honor. ### What it does - Formally commends Sam Watson by name for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Sam Watson. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial recognition, not a substantive bill. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Sam Watson, a long-term and post-acute care professional. It has no broader effect on other Georgians, agencies, or industries since it is a personal honor rather than a policy change. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and does not change how any Georgian is treated under state law. Its practical effect is limited to formally honoring one individual's professional achievement with an official Senate document. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program run by the Georgia health care association, honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals. - The resolved clause has the Senate commend Sam Watson for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Watson. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-11) - Sponsors: John Kennedy - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70142 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr153.md?full=1