HR195: HR195 Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General, which handles misdemeanor prosecutions in Henry County, and specifically praises its Victim Services Division for helping crime victims navigate the court process. The resolution notes that in 2024 the division assisted about 975 victims of misdemeanor cases and ties the honor to February 5, 2025, which it designates as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day focused on domestic violence survivors. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the office as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General for its prosecution and victim assistance work.
• Highlights that the office's Victim Services Division assisted about 975 misdemeanor crime victims in 2024.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the office.
• Connects the honor to February 5, 2025, described as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol.

The resolution directly names the Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General and its Victim Services Division, along with the crime victims and victim advocates that office serves in Henry County misdemeanor cases.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; its main effect is a public, official statement of appreciation from the Georgia House for the office's victim assistance work, which may raise awareness of its services among Henry County residents.

• Whereas clauses describe the office's role prosecuting misdemeanor crimes and its Victim Services Division's support for crime victims in Henry County.
• States that in 2024 the Victim Services Division assisted approximately 975 victims of misdemeanor criminal cases.
• Notes February 5, 2025 as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day focused on domestic violence survivor rights and safety.
• The resolving clause commends the office for its service and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the office.

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)

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