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title: SR 164. Spiers, Ajay; recognize
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date: 2025-02-11
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bill_number: SR 164
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status_date: 2025-02-11
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  - John Kennedy
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  - long-term care
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# SR 164. Spiers, Ajay; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 164
By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Ajay Spiers, recipient of the Administrator 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, Ajay Spiers 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, he brings joy and happiness to all who have the
great pleasure of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be
appropriately honored for his 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 Ajay Spiers, recipient of the Administrator 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 Ajay Spiers.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution honors Ajay Spiers of Georgia for receiving the Administrator of the Year award from the Stars in Long Term Care program, which recognizes long-term care professionals.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ajay Spiers, who received the Administrator of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care, a Georgia health care association that honors outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals.
The resolution praises Spiers for his contributions to caring for elderly and disabled Georgians and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition and good wishes.

### What it does

- Formally commends Ajay Spiers for receiving the Administrator of the Year award from Stars in Long Term Care.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ajay Spiers.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Ajay Spiers, a long-term care administrator in Georgia. It has no broader legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or businesses.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is a formal Senate record recognizing Ajay Spiers's work caring for elderly and disabled residents in Georgia's long-term care system.

### Key provisions

- The resolution recites that the Stars in Long Term Care program honors long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia.
- It resolves that the Senate commends Ajay Spiers as recipient of the Administrator of the Year award.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Ajay Spiers.

## 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/70167

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr164.md?full=1