HR1310: HR1310 Capps, Richard; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Richard Capps as the recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award, given through the Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia. The resolution states that the House commends Capps and wishes them continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Capps. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House.

• Formally commends Richard Capps as the recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from Stars in Long Term Care.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Richard Capps.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Capps' continued health and happiness.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

The resolution directly names Richard Capps, the honoree, and references the Stars in Long Term Care program and long-term and post-acute care professionals in Georgia more broadly. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is also tasked with distributing a copy.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not alter services, funding, or rules affecting long-term care in Georgia; its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of one individual's award and distribution of a ceremonial document.

• The preamble explains that Stars in Long Term Care honors long-term and post-acute care professionals for contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians.
• The resolving clause commends Richard Capps as recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award and extends well wishes.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Richard Capps.

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

• ceremonial resolution
• long-term care
• emergency preparedness
• legislative honors