--- title: SR 154. Hardy, Crystal; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr154 cite_as: SR 154, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr154 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr154.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr154/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70161 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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Hardy, Crystal; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 154 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Crystal Hardy, recipient of the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year 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, Crystal Hardy 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, she brings joy and happiness to all who have the great pleasure of knowing her; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be appropriately honored for her 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 Crystal Hardy, recipient of the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year 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 Crystal Hardy. ## 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 formally honors Crystal Hardy, a Georgia nurse case manager, for receiving the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year award. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Crystal Hardy, who works in long-term and post-acute care, for winning the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year award through the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program. The resolution states that the Senate commends Hardy for her contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. The resolution creates no new rights, duties, or funding; it is a formal statement of recognition. ### What it does - Formally commends Crystal Hardy by name for receiving the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year award. - States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hardy. - Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency duties beyond the ceremonial recognition itself. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Crystal Hardy, a nurse case manager in long-term and post-acute care. It also references the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which recognizes long-term care professionals statewide. ### Why it matters This resolution has no practical effect on state law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing one individual's professional achievement in caring for elderly and disabled Georgians. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) explains the Stars in Long Term Care recognition program and Hardy's award. - The resolving clause commends Crystal Hardy by name and extends wishes for her continued health and happiness. - A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hardy. ## 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/70161 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr154.md?full=1