--- title: SR 162. Sims, Shermet; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr162 cite_as: SR 162, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70162 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/sr161.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr163.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 162 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/SR162/2025 upstream_id: 1964658 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - long-term care - nursing recognition - Georgia Senate resolution - health care workers --- # SR 162. Sims, Shermet; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 162 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Shermet Sims, recipient of the LPN 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, Shermet Sims 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 Shermet Sims, recipient of the LPN 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 Shermet Sims. ## 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 Shermet Sims, a licensed practical nurse recognized as LPN of the Year, for her work in long-term care in Georgia. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## 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/70162 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr162.md?full=1