HR588: HR588 Thompson, Reverend Valerie A.; occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Valerie A. Thompson on her 20th anniversary as a pastor. The resolution recounts her background, including becoming pastor of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in 2004 after her father, and her roles as the first woman on the Executive Board of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia and the Executive Committee of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Thompson for her pastoral work and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Valerie A. Thompson on the occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Reverend Valerie A. Thompson, pastor of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, and references her congregation and various Baptist convention bodies in Georgia and nationally.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it serves as a formal, public honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Thompson's two decades of pastoral service and leadership roles within Baptist convention organizations.

• The whereas clauses describe Thompson's history, including becoming pastor in 2004 and her firsts as a woman in Baptist convention leadership.
• The resolved clause formally commends her on her 20th pastoral anniversary and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Thompson.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• ceremonial resolution
• religious leadership
• Columbus Georgia
• House of Representatives honors