HR529: HR529 Abbott, Dr. Constance Levett; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Constance Levett Abbott, who has served in ministry since being licensed to preach in 1996. It recounts her path to becoming Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers in 2022, her work developing training programs for new believers and ministers, and her community service on advisory boards focused on higher education and senior citizens in Rockdale County. The resolution formally recognizes and commends her for her contributions to ministry, education, and community service, and wishes her continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. Like other commendation resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Constance Levett Abbott for her work in ministry, education, and community service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Constance Levett Abbott, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers. It also references her congregation, the Rockdale County community, South University, and organizations she has worked with, but imposes no obligations on any of them.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it gives official public recognition from the state legislature to Dr. Abbott's ministry and community work, which can carry symbolic and reputational significance for her and her congregation.

• The whereas clauses recite Dr. Abbott's ministerial history, including her 1996 preaching license and her 2022 appointment as Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers.
• The resolution notes her development of a discipleship curriculum and a 10-course Ministerial Training Curriculum.
• It cites her service on a DMIN Program Advisory Committee at South University and a P.E.A.R.L. Advisory Board for seniors in Rockdale County.
• It notes that she and Macedonia Baptist Church-Conyers were named Unsung Heroes in November 2023 by the National Community-Based Organization Network and Morehouse School of Medicine.
• The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Abbott and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Rockdale County
• ministry and faith leaders
• Georgia House of Representatives