Georgia CommonsHR 1973: Gray, Ms. Shennill; retirement; recognize
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Ms. Shennill Gray for three decades of service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program upon her retirement.
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In plain language
This House resolution honors Ms. Shennill Gray, a longtime employee of the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which operates under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. It recounts her three decades of service, including her role since 2016 supervising the Forensic Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs, which support victims of violent crime. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement in which the House of Representatives commends Gray for her public service, congratulates her on retiring, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Ms. Shennill Gray for her service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program.
- Congratulates Gray on her retirement and extends best wishes for her health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gray.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency operations; it is purely a commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Ms. Shennill Gray, a retiring employee of the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or budgetary effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving public recognition to Gray's three decades of work supporting crime victims through forensic medical and interview programs housed under a state agency.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Gray's 30 years of service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program and her supervisory role over CJCC's Forensic Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs since 2016.
- The resolved clause formally commends Gray for her public service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Gray.
From the bill
“she has devoted her professional life to walking alongside individuals and families coping with the aftermath of violent crime”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- crime victims services
- retirement recognition
- Georgia House resolution