Georgia CommonsSR 156: Spires, Keshia; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Keshia Spires of Georgia for receiving the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award for her work in long-term care.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It recognizes Keshia Spires, who received the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care, a program run by a Georgia health care association that honors outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals. The resolution states that the Senate commends Spires for her contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians in long-term care settings and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Spires. The document does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Keshia Spires by name for receiving the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award.
- States the Senate's recognition of her contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians in long-term care.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Spires.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any requirement on any agency or person.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Keshia Spires, a long-term care case manager. It also references the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care and, more broadly, elderly and disabled residents of long-term and post-acute care facilities whom she serves.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's work in long-term care, giving her formal acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate rather than changing any law, funding, or policy affecting care facilities or workers.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program and its purpose of honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals.
- The resolved clause formally commends Keshia Spires for receiving the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Spires.
From the bill
“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”
“the members of this body commend Keshia Spires, recipient of the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award, and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- long-term care
- Georgia Senate honors