HR1973: HR1973 Gray, Ms. Shennill; retirement; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes Ms. Shennill Gray for her 30 years of work with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which operates under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). The resolution notes that since 2016 she supervised CJCC's Forensic Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs, which support victims of violent crime. The House commends her service, congratulates her on retiring, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ms. Shennill Gray for her service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program.
• Congratulates her on her retirement and extends good wishes for her health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ms. Gray.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Ms. Shennill Gray. It also references the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), the state agency where she worked, and indirectly touches victims of violent crime served by the forensic examination and interview programs she supervised.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is limited to publicly acknowledging one state employee's career of service to crime victims through a state agency, as part of the House's tradition of honoring retiring public servants.

• The whereas clauses describe Ms. Gray's 30 years with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program under the CJCC.
• The clauses note that since 2016 she supervised CJCC's Forensic Medical Examination and Forensic Interview programs.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize, commend, and congratulate Ms. Gray on her retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. Gray.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)Primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)

• crime victims services
• legislative honors
• public employee retirement
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Council