--- title: SR 160. Hodges, Kimberly; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr160 cite_as: SR 160, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70165 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/sr159.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 160 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/SR160/2025 upstream_id: 1964527 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - long-term care - senior care - legislative recognition - Georgia Senate resolutions --- # SR 160. Hodges, Kimberly; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 160 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kimberly Hodges, recipient of the Leadership Excellence 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, Kimberly Hodges 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 Kimberly Hodges, recipient of the Leadership Excellence 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 Kimberly Hodges. ## 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 Kimberly Hodges of Georgia for receiving the Leadership Excellence 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 Kimberly Hodges, who received a Leadership Excellence Award from the Stars in Long Term Care program, an initiative of a Georgia health care association that honors long-term and post-acute care professionals. The resolution praises Hodges for her dedication to caring for elderly and disabled Georgians and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It does not create any new rule, funding, or requirement; it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation. ### What it does - Formally commends Kimberly Hodges for receiving the Leadership Excellence Award from Stars in Long Term Care. - 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 Hodges. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as an official expression of praise. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Kimberly Hodges, a long-term care professional. It also reflects on the broader field of long-term and post-acute care workers in Georgia who serve elderly and disabled residents, though it does not change any rules affecting them. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main significance is public recognition for Hodges and an acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of the work done by long-term care professionals statewide. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care program and its purpose of honoring long-term care professionals. - The resolved clause formally commends Kimberly Hodges as recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Hodges. ## 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/70165 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr160.md?full=1