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title: SR 163. Owens, Amy; recognize
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cite_as: SR 163, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-02-11
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bill_number: SR 163
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-11
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - John Kennedy
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  - long-term care
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# SR 163. Owens, Amy; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 163
By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Amy Owens, recipient of the RN 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, Amy Owens 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 Amy Owens, recipient of the RN 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 Amy Owens.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution honors Amy Owens, a registered nurse recognized as RN of the Year for her work in long-term and post-acute care in Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Amy Owens, who received the RN 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 for their contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians.
The resolution states that the Senate commends Owens and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or requirements.

### What it does

- Formally commends Amy Owens by name for receiving the RN of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Amy Owens.
- Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or establish any new program or requirement.

### Who it affects

This resolution names Amy Owens specifically. It also references long-term and post-acute care professionals generally, and the elderly and disabled Georgians they serve, though it takes no legal action affecting these groups.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public statement by the Georgia Senate recognizing an individual's professional contributions to long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program run by a Georgia health care association honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Amy Owens for receiving the RN of the Year award and offers well wishes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Owens.

## 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/70164

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr163.md?full=1