HR678: HR678 Newman, Reverend Reginald B.; occasion of his retirement; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Reginald B. Newman on his retirement. It recounts his service since 1992 as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia, his role in growing the church, and his work establishing a scholarship for graduating high school seniors. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Newman for his ministry and wishes him well in retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Reginald B. Newman for his ministry upon his retirement as Senior Pastor.
• States the House's best wishes for his future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Newman.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Reginald B. Newman and, by extension, his congregation at Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia. It has no effect on the general public or other institutions.

This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to an individual's decades of community and religious service, but it does not change any rights, duties, or funding for Georgians.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Newman's tenure since 1992 as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale.
• It notes his role in creating the Patrina T. and Reginald B. Newman scholarship for graduating high school seniors, established in 2009.
• It notes honors he received, including the Atlanta Gospel Choice Award and recognition as one of Atlanta's top 100 Influential Pastors.
• The resolving clause commends Newman on his retirement and extends well wishes.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Newman.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)

• ceremonial resolution
• Riverdale Georgia
• religious leaders
• House of Representatives honors