HR194: HR194 Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit, an eight-person team that includes two specialists focused on crimes against children and domestic violence cases. The resolution notes that the unit helps crime victims navigate the legal process and offers guidance, resources, and emotional support. It also references February 5, 2025 as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day meant to raise awareness about domestic violence survivors. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for the unit, but the resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally commends the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit for its work supporting victims of felony crime.
• States the unit is made up of eight advocates, including two specialists on crimes against children and domestic violence.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the unit.
• Ties the commendation to Stand With Survivors Day, held February 5, 2025 at the state capitol.

The resolution directly names the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit and its advocates. It also touches crime victims in Henry County, especially victims of domestic violence and crimes against children, who receive support from the unit.

The resolution has no legal effect and creates no funding, requirements, or penalties. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a local victim services team and highlights the existence of Stand With Survivors Day at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the unit's makeup (eight advocates, two specialists) and its role helping victims through the legal process.
• The resolved clause commends the unit for its dedicated, effective, and efficient service and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the House Clerk to make a copy available to the unit for distribution.

1. 2025-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• Regina Lewis-Ward (D, HD-115)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)

• victim services
• domestic violence awareness
• Henry County
• legislative commendation