Georgia CommonsSR 166: Giddens, Heather; recognize
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Heather Giddens for receiving the New Administrator of The Year award for her work in long-term care.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Heather Giddens, who received the New 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 states that the Senate commends Giddens for her contributions to caring for elderly and disabled Georgians and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Heather Giddens for receiving the New Administrator of The Year award from Stars in Long Term Care.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Giddens for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Giddens.
- Does not change any Georgia statute or create any new legal requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Heather Giddens, a long-term care administrator. It also references the broader community of long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia who serve elderly and disabled residents.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the Georgia Senate. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of Giddens' work and providing her with an official copy of the commendation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program run by a Georgia health care association recognizing long-term and post-acute care professionals.
- The resolved clause formally commends Heather Giddens for receiving the New Administrator of The Year award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Giddens.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Heather Giddens, recipient of the New Administrator 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
- senior care workers
- Georgia Senate resolution
- health care recognition