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title: SR 156. Spires, Keshia; recognize
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date: 2025-02-11
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bill_number: SR 156
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-11
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - John Kennedy
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - long-term care
  - Georgia Senate honors
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# SR 156. Spires, Keshia; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 156
By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Keshia Spires, recipient of the EDWCM Social Service 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, Keshia Spires 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 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.
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 Keshia Spires.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## 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/70166

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