--- title: SR 161. Stevenson, Theresa; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr161 cite_as: SR 161, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70152 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/sr160.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 161 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/SR161/2025 upstream_id: 1964558 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - long-term care - senior care - legislative honor - health care workers --- # SR 161. Stevenson, Theresa; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 161 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the CNA 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, Theresa Stevenson 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 Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the CNA 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 Theresa Stevenson. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## 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/70152 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr161.md?full=1