Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1979: Hyland, Donna W.; retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna W. Hyland upon her retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Donna W. Hyland upon her retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Donna W. Hyland upon her retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Donna W. Hyland has served with honor as a distinguished leader at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for four decades; and WHEREAS, during her transformational tenure, Donna W. Hyland served in a number of key roles, including her 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of one of the most prestigious pediatric healthcare systems in the country and also as a leading voice in our state for the health of kids; and WHEREAS, she was a driving force behind some of the most defining milestones in the organization's history, tirelessly championing efforts to meet the rapidly growing needs of Georgia's children and ensuring a lasting legacy of nationally renowned care for future generations of Georgians; and WHEREAS, she is a discerning and dedicated guardian of pediatric health who strives for excellence in all of her endeavors and whose primary motivation is to make all the children of Georgia better today and healthier tomorrow; and H. R. 1979 LC 129 1491 WHEREAS, this passionate leader exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, tireless passion, astute leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of her duties despite many challenges, including a multi-year international pandemic; and WHEREAS, Donna W. Hyland's unwavering commitment to doing the …
Sponsors
- Butch Parrish (R, 158) · primary sponsor
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Lee Hawkins (R, 27)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Mark Newton (R, 127)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1979?
- HR1979 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hyland, Donna W.; retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; commend.
- What does HR1979 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Donna W. Hyland upon her retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1979?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1979?
- Butch Parrish (R, 158), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1979?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74550
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