Georgia CommonsSR 559: Stone, Kenny; recognize
Last action January 13, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Kenny Stone, chairman of the East Georgia Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, and congratulates the hospital on 25 years of service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Kenny Stone for his leadership as chairman of the Board of Trustees at East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) and congratulates the hospital on reaching 25 years of operation. The resolution describes EGRMC's growth under Stone's leadership, citing figures like serving over 300,000 patients annually, supporting more than $214 million in economic impact, and providing $100 million in charity and uncompensated care. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Stone and the hospital. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Kenny Stone's leadership as chairman of the East Georgia Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees.
- Congratulates East Georgia Regional Medical Center on 25 years of service to Southeast Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Stone and the hospital.
- Creates no new statutes, funding, or regulatory requirements, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Kenny Stone and East Georgia Regional Medical Center. It has no binding effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to law.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no practical legal effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the Senate's formal recognition of Stone's leadership and the hospital's community role on the public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Stone's tenure and EGRMC's growth, including patient volume, economic impact, and charity care figures.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes Stone's leadership and congratulates EGRMC on 25 years of service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Stone and the hospital.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the exemplary leadership demonstrated by Kenny Stone and congratulate East Georgia Regional Medical Center for 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
Topics
- healthcare
- ceremonial resolution
- hospital recognition
- Georgia Senate