--- title: SR 477. Burrell, Carol H.; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr477 cite_as: SR 477, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr477 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr477.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr477/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71718 date: 2025-03-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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/sr476.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr478.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr477.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 477 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-28 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Drew Echols - Bo Hatchett - Steve Gooch - Clint Dixon - Frank Ginn text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2025 upstream_id: 2016136 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative honors - healthcare leadership - Northeast Georgia Health System --- # SR 477. Burrell, Carol H.; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3490 Senate Resolution 477 By: Senators Echols of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Dixon of the 45th and Ginn of the 47th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Carol H. Burrell has served as president and chief executive officer of Northeast2 Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011, leading the health sys tem through an era of3 unparalleled success and growth; and4 WHEREAS, under her leadership, NGHS has grown from a one-hospital system with a few5 employed physician practices and satellite outpatient locations to one of the largest and most6 well-respected organizations in the state, with an economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion each7 year; and8 WHEREAS, she currently leads more than 12,000 employees across numerous health care9 institutions, including the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, t he Northeast Georgia10 Physicians Group, the Georgia Heart Institute, and Graduate Medical Education as well as11 dozens of medical office buildings, urgent care centers, imagin g centers, long term care12 facilities, and rehabilitation clinics; and13 WHEREAS, her dedication and commitment to excellence has been acknowledged by the14 many recognitions she has received, such as being named Georgia 's Most Respected15 S. R. 477 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3490 Business leader by Georgia Trend magazine as well as appearing on the list of the 100 Most16 Influential Georgians for 12 years in a row; and17 WHEREAS, as further testament to her exemplary service, Carol Burrell is a past board chair18 for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and is active in the G ainesville Rotary, the19 United Way, the Georgia Hospital Association, the American Coll ege of Healthcare20 Executives, and Vizient MidSouth; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this22 extraordinary Georgian be recognized. 23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize and commend Carol H. Burrell for her years of dedicated, effective, and efficient25 service as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and success. 26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Carol H. Burrell.28 S. R. 477 - 2 - ## 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 Georgia Senate resolution honors Carol H. Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System, for her leadership and career achievements. It carries no legal or funding effect. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Carol H. Burrell, who has served as president and chief executive officer of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011. The resolution describes her role in growing NGHS from a single hospital into a large statewide health system with a major economic impact, and notes her leadership over thousands of employees and numerous medical facilities. The resolution also references awards and civic involvement, including her recognition as a top business leader and her participation in organizations like the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Hospital Association. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Carol H. Burrell for her service as president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Carol H. Burrell. - Does not amend any Georgia statute, create funding, or establish any new legal requirement. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Carol H. Burrell. It also references Northeast Georgia Health System and its affiliated institutions, though it does not impose any obligations on them or on the public. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a change in law, it has no practical effect on Georgians' daily lives, finances, or legal obligations. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Senate's recognition of Burrell's career. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Burrell's tenure as president and CEO of NGHS since 2011 and the system's growth during that time. - It cites specific facts such as NGHS's roughly $7.5 billion annual economic impact and over 12,000 employees. - It notes her awards, including being named Georgia's Most Respected Business Leader by Georgia Trend magazine. - The resolved clause formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Burrell. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Burrell with a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-28) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-28) - Sponsors: Drew Echols, Bo Hatchett, Steve Gooch, Clint Dixon, Frank Ginn - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71718 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr477.md?full=1