HR1302: HR1302 Yansom, Jennifer; recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award; commend
Last action February 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jennifer Yansom for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award for her work in long-term care.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jennifer Yansom, who received the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award. The award recognizes outstanding long-term and post-acute care professionals through the Georgia health care association's Stars in Long Term Care program, which honors people who work with elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution states that the House of Representatives commends Yansom for her contributions and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jennifer Yansom by name for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award.
- States the House's praise for her work caring for elderly and disabled residents in long-term care.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Yansom.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Yansom for continued health and happiness.
Who it affects
The resolution names Jennifer Yansom, the award recipient, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies generally.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing one individual's work in long-term care and providing her with an official commemorative copy from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House of Representatives commends Jennifer Yansom for receiving the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Yansom.
- The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care recognition program run by a Georgia health care association, which honors professionals serving elderly and disabled residents.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- long-term care
- legislative commendation
- elder care workers
- Georgia House of Representatives