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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1312: HR1312 Adams, Brad; recipient of the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award; commend

Last action February 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Brad Adams for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award for his work in long-term care.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Brad Adams, who received the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award through the Stars in Long Term Care recognition program run by a Georgia health care association. The award honors long-term and post-acute care professionals for their contributions to elderly and disabled Georgians. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's praise for Adams's character and service, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Brad Adams by name for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award.
  • States the House's recognition of his contributions to long-term and post-acute care for elderly and disabled Georgians.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Brad Adams.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a commendation.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Brad Adams. It also references the broader community of long-term and post-acute care professionals recognized through the Stars in Long Term Care program, though it does not create obligations for any group.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Brad Adams's work in long-term care and providing him a keepsake copy from the state legislature.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the Stars in Long Term Care recognition program and its purpose of honoring long-term and post-acute care professionals.
  • The resolving clause commends Brad Adams for receiving the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award and wishes him continued health and happiness.
  • A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Adams with a copy of the resolution.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

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

Topics

  • long-term care
  • legislative commendation
  • health care workers
  • Georgia House resolution

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