HR478: HR478 Wilder, Reverend Art; occasion of his retirement; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Reverend Art Wilder on his retirement. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally commends Wilder for four decades in ministry, including 38 years as minister over pastoral care at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where he also served in roles tied to discipleship, missions, singles, and senior adults. The resolution highlights his background in engineering, which he used to build systems that helped the church stay personally connected with members during illness, crisis, and loss. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Wilder as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Art Wilder by name for his 40 years of ministry work.
• States the House's gratitude for his service and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Reverend Wilder.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Reverend Art Wilder and references Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where he served for decades. It has no regulatory effect on any broader group of Georgians; it is a personal tribute rather than a policy change.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally documenting the legislature's recognition of Reverend Wilder's decades of ministry and providing him a keepsake copy for his personal records.

• The whereas clauses recount Reverend Wilder's 40 years in ministry, including 38 years as minister over pastoral care at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
• The resolved clause formally commends Wilder and expresses gratitude and well wishes on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wilder.

1. 2025-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-03House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)

• commemorative resolution
• Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
• clergy retirement
• House of Representatives honors