HR1979: HR1979 Hyland, Donna W.; retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Donna W. Hyland for her four decades of service at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, including 18 years as its Chief Executive Officer, and for her role as a statewide voice for children's health. The resolution formally commends Hyland for her leadership through major milestones at the organization, including guiding it through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and notes her induction as a Georgia Trustee, an honorary recognition. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hyland as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Donna W. Hyland by name for her 40 years of service at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
• States that the House of Representatives expresses appreciation for her 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of the pediatric health system.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hyland.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of praise adopted by the House.

The resolution names Donna W. Hyland directly and praises Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as an institution. It has no legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or businesses in Georgia.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the legislature's public recognition of one leader's career in pediatric healthcare.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Hyland's 40-year career and 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
• The resolved clause formally commends Hyland on her retirement for her service to Georgia's children.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Hyland.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)

• commendation resolution
• children's healthcare
• pediatric medicine
• Georgia House of Representatives