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House Resolution 116
By: Representatives Hawkins of the 27
th
, Dubnik of the 29
th
, Erwin of the 32
nd
, Dunahoo of
the 31
st
, and Cox of the 28
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Carol H. Burrell has served as president and chief executive officer of Northeast2
Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011, leading the health system through an era of3
unparalleled success and growth; and4
WHEREAS, under her leadership, NGHS has grown from a one-hospital system with a few5
employed physician practices and satellite outpatient locations to one of the largest and most6
well-respected organizations in the state, with an economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion each7
year; and8
WHEREAS, she currently leads more than 12,000 employees across numerous health care9
institutions, including the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the Northeast Georgia10
Physicians Group, the Georgia Heart Institute, and Graduate Medical Education as well as11
dozens of medical office buildings, urgent care centers, imaging centers, long term care12
facilities, and rehabilitation clinics; and13
WHEREAS, her dedication and commitment to excellence has been acknowledged by the14
many recognitions she has received, such as being named Georgia's Most Respected15
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Business leader by Georgia Trend magazine as well as appearing on the list of the 100 Most
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Influential Georgians for 12 years in a row; and17
WHEREAS, as further testament to her exemplary service, Carol Burrell is a past board chair18
for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and is active in the Gainesville Rotary, the19
United Way, the Georgia Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare20
Executives, and Vizient MidSouth; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this22
extraordinary Georgian be recognized. 23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body recognize and commend Carol H. Burrell for her years of25
dedicated, effective, and efficient service as well as extend sincere best wishes for future26
health, happiness, and success. 27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Carol29
H. Burrell.30
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