SR556: SR556 Moore Jr., Bishop Pierce; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., who has led Savannah Deliverance Center, the headquarters church of the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc. (founded in 1965), for more than 16 years. The resolution praises Bishop Moore's religious leadership alongside his wife, Minister Barbara N. Moore, and credits the couple with growing the church's outreach across the coastal region of Georgia. The Senate formally commends him for his community and spiritual work, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for Bishop Moore and the Savannah Deliverance Center congregation. It carries no funding, penalties, or legal requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for over 16 years of pastoral leadership at Savannah Deliverance Center.
• States the Senate's praise for his and his wife's role in growing the church's outreach across the coastal region.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Bishop Moore and his church community.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., his wife Minister Barbara N. Moore, and the congregation of Savannah Deliverance Center in Savannah, part of the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Bishop Moore and providing him and his congregation with an official copy of the Senate's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Bishop Moore's 16-plus years pastoring Savannah Deliverance Center and his wife's role as First Lady and District Mother.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend Bishop Moore for his community and spiritual work.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to Bishop Moore and the Savannah Deliverance Center family.

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

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor

• Senate resolution
• community recognition
• Savannah
• religious leadership