SR1065: SR1065 National Crime Victim's Rights Week; recognize April 19-25, 2026; the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office; commend

This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week, a week observed to promote victims' rights and honor those who support crime survivors. It specifically commends the team of victim advocates at 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 their work helping victims access resources and navigate the justice system. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or provide any funding; it is a formal statement of recognition and thanks passed by the Senate.

• Formally designates April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week in the Georgia Senate's records.
• 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 make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Does not alter any Georgia statute, create a program, or authorize any state funding.

The resolution names and honors specific individuals: Sirpa Vigdorov and victim advocates Meghan Abstein, Stephanie Beatty, Chloe Chin, Erika Chukwura, Jazmine Guaman, and Bianca Lopez, all of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office, and more broadly acknowledges crime victims and those who assist them.

The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no law, but it publicly recognizes the work of specific Cobb County victim advocates and draws attention to National Crime Victim's Rights Week, which may raise awareness of victim services available in the community.

• Recognizes April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week statewide.
• Commends the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for their service.
• Names Sirpa Vigdorov and six advocates individually and extends the Senate's gratitude to them.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)Primary sponsor

• crime victims' rights
• Cobb County
• victim advocates
• legislative commendation