--- title: SR 159. Stanger, Tami; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr159 cite_as: SR 159, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr159 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr159.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr159/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70170 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr158.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr159.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 159 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-11 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Kennedy text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2025 upstream_id: 1964570 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative honors - long-term care - senior services - Georgia Senate resolutions --- # SR 159. Stanger, Tami; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 159 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Tami Stanger, recipient of the Social Service Professional 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, Tami Stanger 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 Tami Stanger, recipient of the Social Service Professional 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 Tami Stanger. ## 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 honors Tami Stanger, a long-term care professional, for receiving the Social Service Professional of the Year award from the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Tami Stanger, who works in long-term and post-acute care, for receiving the Social Service Professional of the Year award through the Georgia health care association Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors professionals who serve elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states the Senate's commendation of Stanger and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create any new requirements, funding, or legal changes; it is a formal statement of appreciation from the chamber. ### What it does - Formally commends Tami Stanger for receiving the Social Service Professional of the Year award. - States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Stanger. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Tami Stanger, a long-term and post-acute care professional. It also reflects on the broader group of long-term care workers and the elderly and disabled Georgians they serve, though it creates no obligations for anyone. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's work in long-term care and providing her with an official keepsake from the Senate. ### 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 has the Senate commend Tami Stanger by name for winning the Social Service Professional of the Year award. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce a copy of the resolution for Stanger. ## 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/70170 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr159.md?full=1