--- title: HR 194. Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr194 cite_as: HR 194, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr194 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr194.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr194/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70044 date: 2025-02-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr193.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr195.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr194.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 194 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-06 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mary Ann Santos - Regina Lewis-Ward - Clint Crowe - Robert Flournoy - El-Mahdi Holly - Noelle Kahaian text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2025 upstream_id: 1960988 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - victim services - domestic violence - Henry County - legislative commendation --- # HR 194. Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit; commend ## Text House Resolution 194 By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Crowe of the 118th, Flournoy of the 74th, Holly of the 116th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive support to victims of felony crime; and WHEREAS, the unit consists of eight highly committed advocates, including two specialists who focus on crimes against children and domestic violence cases; and WHEREAS, these advocates assist victims in navigating the complexities of the legal process, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance, resources, and emotional support to pursue justice; and WHEREAS, February 5, 2025, marks Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the rights and safety of domestic violence survivors; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable unit be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit for its dedicated, effective, and efficient service on behalf of those in need as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit for its work supporting victims of felony crime, timed to coincide with Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit, an eight-person team of advocates who help victims of felony crimes, including two specialists focused on crimes against children and domestic violence cases. The resolution describes the unit's role in helping victims navigate the legal process and access resources and emotional support. The resolution notes that February 5, 2025 is Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day meant to raise awareness about domestic violence survivors' rights and safety. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. It simply commends the unit's work and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the unit. ### What it does - Formally commends the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit for its service to crime victims. - States that the unit has eight advocates, including two who specialize in 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. - Does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit and its eight advocates. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions beyond this formal recognition. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main real-world consequence is a formal record of recognition given to the unit, timed alongside Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the unit's mission, staffing of eight advocates, and its role guiding victims through the legal process. - Notes that February 5, 2025 is designated Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol. - The resolving clause formally commends the unit for its service and wishes it continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the unit. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-06) - Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, Regina Lewis-Ward, Clint Crowe, Robert Flournoy, El-Mahdi Holly, Noelle Kahaian - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70044 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr194.md?full=1