SR520: SR520 Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recounts the history of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, which was organized in 1875 in Jonesboro and has been served by 34 pastors over the years, moving locations and buildings multiple times before settling at its current site. The resolution formally commends the church for 150 years of service to its congregation and community, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church. It has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a statement of recognition passed by the Senate.

• Formally recognizes Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church's 150th anniversary and commends its history of community service.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro and its congregation. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for the church.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians beyond a formal, public acknowledgment from the state Senate of a local church's long history and community contributions, giving the congregation an official keepsake honoring its anniversary.

• The whereas clauses recount the church's founding in 1875, its 34 pastors, several relocations, and construction of sanctuaries and a parsonage over the decades.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize the church's 150 years of service and extend well wishes for its future.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the church.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• local history
• Jonesboro
• church anniversary