--- title: SR 165. Hamilton, Beverly; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr165 cite_as: SR 165, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr165 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr165.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr165/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70169 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. 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Hamilton, Beverly; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 165 By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Beverly Hamilton, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion 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, Beverly Hamilton 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 Beverly Hamilton, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion 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 Beverly Hamilton. ## 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 commends Beverly Hamilton, a Georgia long-term care professional, for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from a state health care association. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Beverly Hamilton for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award, given by 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 Hamilton and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. The measure has no regulatory effect and does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally commends Beverly Hamilton for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award in long-term care. - States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hamilton. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a ceremonial resolution. ### Who it affects The resolution names Beverly Hamilton specifically and references the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program. It has no direct effect on the public, businesses, or other individuals beyond this personal recognition. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment of one individual's work in long-term care. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites background on the Stars in Long Term Care awards program run by a Georgia health care association. - The resolved clause formally commends Beverly Hamilton for the Emergency Preparedness Champion award. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Hamilton. ## 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/70169 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr165.md?full=1