HR 116: Burrell, Carol H.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Carol H. Burrell, who has led Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) as president and CEO since 2011. The resolution describes how NGHS grew under her leadership from a single hospital into one of the state's largest health systems, with an annual economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion and more than 12,000 employees across hospitals, physician groups, and other medical facilities. The resolution also lists her professional recognitions and civic involvement, including being named Georgia's Most Respected Business Leader and appearing repeatedly on lists of influential Georgians. It does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's commendation and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Burrell.

• Formally commends Carol H. Burrell for her service as president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System since 2011.
• Recites her career accomplishments and NGHS's growth under her leadership, including its economic impact and employee count.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Burrell.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

This resolution directly names and honors Carol H. Burrell, CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House of Representatives' formal praise for Burrell's health care leadership into the public record.

• The whereas clauses describe Burrell's tenure as NGHS president and CEO since 2011 and the system's growth to a nearly $7.5 billion annual economic impact.
• The resolved clause commends Burrell for her service and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Burrell.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Patrocinador principal
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)

• ceremonial resolution
• health care leadership
• Northeast Georgia Health System
• Georgia House of Representatives