Georgia CommonsSR 162: Sims, Shermet; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Shermet Sims, a licensed practical nurse recognized as LPN of the Year, for her work in long-term care in Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Shermet Sims, who received the LPN of the Year award from the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals across the state. The resolution states that Sims has shown care and dedication to elderly and disabled Georgians in long-term care settings. The Senate formally commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Shermet Sims by name for receiving the LPN of the Year award from a statewide long-term care recognition program.
- States the Senate's praise for her care, compassion, and contributions to elderly and disabled residents in long-term care.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Shermet Sims.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Shermet Sims, a licensed practical nurse in long-term care. It also touches the broader community of long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia recognized through the Stars in Long Term Care program.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the work of long-term care staff who assist elderly and disabled residents, and provides a formal, lasting record of that recognition from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble explains that the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program honors outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Shermet Sims by name for receiving the LPN of the Year award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Sims.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Shermet Sims, recipient of the LPN 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
- nursing recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution
- health care workers