SR518: SR518 Ascend Church; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Ascend Church, a congregation led by Pastor Brian Guerin, on the occasion of its third anniversary. The resolution praises the church's history, its charitable and humanitarian work in the community, and its members' commitment to their faith. It does not change any Georgia law or create any new program or funding. It simply directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ascend Church as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ascend Church for three years of service to its congregation and community.
• States the Senate's praise for the church's charitable and humanitarian activities.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ascend Church.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving purely as a ceremonial statement.

This resolution affects Ascend Church, its pastor Brian Guerin, and its congregation, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical outcome is that Ascend Church receives an official copy of the Senate's commendation to mark its third anniversary.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Ascend Church's founding, growth under Pastor Brian Guerin, and community service.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize the church's history and commend its three years of service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.

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

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• church recognition