SR 819: Rogers, Heather; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Heather Rogers, who works as the sole victim advocate in the Office of the Solicitor-General in Bulloch County, Georgia. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend state money. The resolution's text praises Rogers for her leadership, compassion, and professionalism in supporting crime victims through difficult times. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend her for her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Heather Rogers for her service as a victim advocate in Bulloch County.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Heather Rogers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names Heather Rogers, a victim advocate in the Bulloch County Office of the Solicitor-General. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond publicly honoring one individual's career. It serves as an official, symbolic statement of appreciation rather than a policy change.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Heather Rogers' work as a victim advocate and her reputation for compassion and integrity.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of her service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to Rogers.

1. 2026-02-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• legislative recognition
• victim advocacy
• Bulloch County
• Georgia Senate resolution