Georgia CommonsSR 161: Stevenson, Theresa; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Theresa Stevenson, a certified nursing assistant, for receiving the CNA of the Year award for her work in long-term care.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Theresa Stevenson, who received the CNA 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 for their contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states that the Senate commends Stevenson for her care, compassion, and dedication to senior residents and patients, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Stevenson. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Theresa Stevenson by name for receiving the CNA of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
- States the Senate's praise for her care and commitment to elderly and disabled Georgians in long-term care settings.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Theresa Stevenson.
- Does not change, create, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor rather than legislation.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Theresa Stevenson, a certified nursing assistant honored through the Stars in Long Term Care program. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory consequences and does not change any Georgia law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: an official Senate record honoring one individual's work in long-term care for elderly and disabled residents.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care program run by the Georgia health care association, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Theresa Stevenson for receiving the CNA of the Year award and wish her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Stevenson.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the CNA 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
- long-term care
- senior care
- legislative honor
- health care workers