--- title: SR 532. Serenity Empire Senior Living; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr532 cite_as: SR 532, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr532 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr532.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr532/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71965 date: 2025-04-02 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/sr531.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr533.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr532.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 532 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-02 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Donzella James text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2025 upstream_id: 2018611 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - senior care - assisted living - Black-owned business - Douglas County - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 532. Serenity Empire Senior Living; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3605 Senate Resolution 532 By: Senator James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Serenity Empire Senior Living; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, founded in 2015 from humble beginnings, Serenity Empire Senior Living has2 since grown into a thriving and respected network composed of seven senior care facilities3 located throughout the State of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, this distinguished organization has made history as the first Black-owned senior5 living provider with multiple locations in Georgia, setting a n ew standard for quality and6 compassionate care in the industry; and7 WHEREAS, Serenity Empire Senior Living further holds the distinction of being the first8 locally owned assisted living facility in the West Georgia area, delivering care that is deeply9 rooted in community values; and10 WHEREAS, at the core of its success is a team of passionate, lo ving, and dedicated11 caregivers who ensure that each resident is treated with dignit y and respect through12 personalized care plans, wellness programs, and enriching community activities; and13 S. R. 532 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3605 WHEREAS, the organization was named Small Business of the Year in 2024 by Douglas14 County in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the l ocal economy and its role as15 a model of excellence in senior services; and16 WHEREAS, Serenity Empire Senior Living remains steadfast in its mission to create a17 nurturing and safe environment for seniors during their golden years, continually raising the18 standard for person-centered care; and19 WHEREAS, through its dedication and innovation, Serenity Empire Senior Living serves as20 an inspiring example of excellence for providers throughout Geo rgia and beyond, making21 it abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 recognize and commend Serenity Empire Senior Living for its com mitment to senior24 well-being, community development, and outstanding leadership in the field of elder care as25 well as extend best wishes for continued 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 Serenity Empire28 Senior Living.29 S. R. 532 - 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 formally recognizes and commends Serenity Empire Senior Living, a Black-owned senior care network based in West Georgia, for its work in elder care. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Serenity Empire Senior Living, a company that operates seven senior care facilities across Georgia. The resolution recounts the company's history since its founding in 2015, noting that it is the first Black-owned senior living provider with multiple locations in Georgia and the first locally owned assisted living facility in the West Georgia area. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. It formally commends the organization for its caregiving, community involvement, and being named Douglas County's Small Business of the Year in 2024, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send the company a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Serenity Empire Senior Living for its work in senior care across Georgia. - States factual background about the company, including its founding year, number of facilities, and status as the first Black-owned multi-location senior living provider in Georgia. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Serenity Empire Senior Living. - Extends the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success, with no funding or legal changes attached. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Serenity Empire Senior Living and its caregivers and residents across its seven Georgia facilities. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to the company. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It carries no legal force, funding, or regulatory effect, but it gives public recognition from the Georgia Senate to a specific senior care provider and its staff and residents. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses lay out the company's history, founding in 2015, growth to seven facilities, and recognition as the first Black-owned multi-location senior living provider in Georgia. - The resolved clause formally commends the organization for senior well-being, community development, and leadership in elder care. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the company. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Donzella James - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71965 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr532.md?full=1