SR145: SR145 Minister Berry Vernon Wren; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It honors Minister Berry Vernon Wren, who led Culverton Baptist Church starting in 1979 and then served Fairmont Baptist Church in Sparta, Georgia for 43 years, beginning in 1982, until his retirement. The resolution recounts his work as a preacher, counselor, educator, and community leader. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Minister Wren as a keepsake recognizing his service and retirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Minister Berry Vernon Wren by the Georgia Senate on the occasion of his retirement.
• Documents his 43-year tenure of service to Fairmont Baptist Church in Sparta, Georgia, beginning in 1982.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Minister Wren.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to him for future health, happiness, and success.

This resolution directly names and honors Minister Berry Vernon Wren. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, ceremonial record of the Senate honoring one individual's decades of religious and community service upon his retirement.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Wren's service, including leading Culverton Baptist Church starting in 1979 and Fairmont Baptist Church starting in 1982.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Wren on his retirement and wishes him future health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Wren.

1. 2025-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• Senate resolution
• retirement recognition
• Sparta Georgia
• clergy honors