Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; recognize
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 53) recognizing Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for opening its new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Georgia. It formally commends the hospital system for its role as the state's only freestanding pediatric healthcare provider, highlighting its new 19-story facility with 446 beds (70% for critical care) and its historic patient move. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture with no new laws or funding, solely celebrating the hospital's service to children. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in January 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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