HR437: HR437 Scott, Reverend Hermon; over 20 years of dedicated service as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Reverend Hermon Scott, a pastor and military veteran from Liberty County. It recounts his path from being licensed to preach in 1976 to his ordination in 1980, his Army service in Alaska, Germany, and Alabama, and his long tenure as pastor of the Baconton Missionary Baptist Church since 1997. The resolution highlights his more than 20 years as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, along with his work with groups such as the NAACP, the Liberty County Homeless Coalition, and as chaplain for the Long County Sheriff's Office. The House formally commends and congratulates him for his service, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him an official copy of the resolution. It carries no changes to Georgia law.

• Formally commends and congratulates Reverend Hermon Scott for over 20 years as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee.
• Recognizes his broader record of ministry, military service, and community leadership in Liberty County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send an official copy of the resolution to Reverend Scott.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Hermon Scott. It also references the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, the Baconton Missionary Baptist Church, and several Liberty County community organizations he has led or served.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a public, official recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's community and religious service, intended to be presented to him as a keepsake.

• The whereas clauses recount Reverend Scott's ministry career, military service, education, and leadership roles in Liberty County organizations.
• The first resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Reverend Scott for his over 20 years as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Reverend Scott.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• commendation resolution
• Liberty County
• Emancipation Proclamation Committee
• community service recognition