House Resolution 1973
By: Representatives Flournoy of the 74th, Herring of the 145th, Jones of the 143rd, Carter of
the 93rd, and Kendrick of the 95th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Ms. Shennill Gray upon her retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Ms. Shennill Gray has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for her
deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her superlative service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation
Program; and
WHEREAS, for three decades, Ms. Gray has been a steady, caring presence within the
Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which is housed under the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council (CJCC); and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, she has devoted her professional life to walking alongside
individuals and families coping with the aftermath of violent crime in moments when grief
is raw, uncertainty looms large, and hope can feel painfully distant; and
WHEREAS, since 2016, Ms. Gray has served as the supervisor over CJCC's Forensic
Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs, which ensure a compassionate and
trauma-informed response for some of the State of Georgia's most vulnerable victims; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gray exemplifies what it means to serve with humility, with heart, and with
an unshakable belief that government can be a source of support in people's darkest hours;
and
WHEREAS, she has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia Crime Victims
Compensation Program, and her compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to
others will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Ms. Shennill Gray for her efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate her
upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
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 Ms.
Shennill Gray.