Georgia CommonsSR 1065: National Crime Victim's Rights Week; recognize April 19-25, 2026; the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commends victim advocates at the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for their work supporting crime victims.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week, an annual observance meant to highlight victims' rights and honor those who support them. It specifically praises the team of victim advocates working in the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office, naming Director of Victim Services Sirpa Vigdorov and advocates Meghan Abstein, Stephanie Beatty, Chloe Chin, Erika Chukwura, Jazmine Guaman, and Bianca Lopez for helping crime victims access resources, understand their legal rights, and recover from their experiences. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally thanks these named advocates for their service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week in Georgia.
- Commends the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office by name for their service to crime victims.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Director of Victim Services Sirpa Vigdorov and advocates Meghan Abstein, Stephanie Beatty, Chloe Chin, Erika Chukwura, Jazmine Guaman, and Bianca Lopez at the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office. It also touches crime victims in Cobb County who receive support from this office.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. It publicly recognizes the work of a specific group of victim advocates and marks a national awareness week, which can raise visibility for victim services but does not alter funding, rights, or procedures.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week.
- It commends the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for outstanding service.
- It names seven individuals and extends the Senate's gratitude to them specifically.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize April 19–25, 2026, as National Crime Victim's Rights Week”
“these advocates help victims access resources, understand their rights, and find a path toward healing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- crime victims rights
- Cobb County
- victim advocates
- legislative commendation