HR1301: HR1301 Watkins, Angela; recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Angela Watkins, who received the Leadership Excellence Award from Stars in Long Term Care, a recognition program run by a Georgia health care association for outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals. The resolution describes her work caring for elderly and disabled Georgians and praises her character and contributions. It formally commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness. The House also directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the chamber.

• Formally commends Angela Watkins for receiving the Leadership Excellence Award from Stars in Long Term Care.
• States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Watkins.

The resolution directly names and honors Angela Watkins, a long-term and post-acute care professional. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing Watkins's work caring for elderly and disabled Georgians and providing her a keepsake copy of the resolution.

• The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care awards program and its recognition of long-term and post-acute care professionals.
• The resolved clause formally commends Angela Watkins for receiving the Leadership Excellence Award.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Watkins.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)Primary sponsor

• long-term care
• legislative commendation
• Georgia House of Representatives
• senior care