--- title: SR 155. Marshall, Janice; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr155 cite_as: SR 155, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr155 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr155.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr155/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70163 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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Marshall, Janice; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 155 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Janice Marshall, recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff 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, Janice Marshall 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 Janice Marshall, recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff 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 Janice Marshall. ## 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 Senate resolution commends Janice Marshall for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award for her work in long-term care. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Janice Marshall, who received the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award through the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals. The resolution states that the Senate commends Marshall for her contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The document creates no new rules, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally commends Janice Marshall by name for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award. - States the Senate's recognition of her contributions to long-term and post-acute care for elderly and disabled Georgians. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Janice Marshall. - Extends the Senate's best wishes to Marshall for continued health and happiness. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Janice Marshall, an award-winning long-term care support staff member. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's task of distributing a copy. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal, public recognition from the state Senate to an individual honored for her work caring for elderly and disabled residents in long-term care. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program run by a Georgia health care association honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals. - The resolved clause formally commends Janice Marshall for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Marshall. ## 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/70163 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr155.md?full=1