HR171: HR171 Curry, Reverend Dr. Augustus T.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry. It recounts his background as a third-generation Baptist preacher licensed to preach in 1993 and ordained in 1998, his founding of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in January 2010, and the church's growth to a 21-acre campus in Fayette County within three years. It also notes his 2014 induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College and his work as a trial attorney and member of the State Bar of Georgia, including service for the Fayette County N.A.A.C.P.'s Legal Redress Commission. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his years of service.
• Extends the House's best wishes to him for continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry, his church congregation at Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in Fayette County, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, giving public and official recognition to an individual's religious and community service through the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe Curry's founding of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in 2010 and its growth to a 21-acre campus in Fayette County.
• The whereas clauses note his 1993 preaching license, 1998 ordination, and 2014 induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College.
• The resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation and extends best wishes for his continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Curry.

1. 2025-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)

• ceremonial resolution
• Fayette County
• religious leaders
• Georgia House of Representatives