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SR819: SR819 Rogers, Heather; recognize

Last action February 20, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Heather Rogers, a victim advocate in the Bulloch County Solicitor-General's office, for her public service.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Heather Rogers, who serves as the sole victim advocate in the Office of the Solicitor-General in Bulloch County, Georgia, praising her leadership, compassion, and professionalism in supporting crime victims. The resolution states the Senate's recognition of her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, impose any requirement, or spend any state funds beyond the administrative act of producing the commemorative copy.

What the bill does

  • Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Heather Rogers for her public service in Bulloch County.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Heather Rogers.
  • Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

The resolution names Heather Rogers, a victim advocate in the Office of the Solicitor-General in Bulloch County, Georgia. It does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or member of the public.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging one person's work supporting crime victims in Bulloch County through an official Senate document.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause recognizes and commends Heather Rogers for her service as a victim advocate in the Solicitor-General's office in Bulloch County.
  • The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Heather Rogers.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • 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)

Topics

  • Senate resolution
  • victim advocacy
  • Bulloch County
  • ceremonial honor

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