HR 1014: Stevens, Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee Stevens. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes his work as a pastor and spiritual leader, including growing churches, preparing sermons, visiting the sick, counseling people, and serving as an educator and humanitarian. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bishop Stevens, as a formal record of the chamber's recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee Stevens for his religious and community service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bishop Stevens.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a purely honorary statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee Stevens. It does not impose duties or effects on any other group of Georgians beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare and distribute the ceremonial copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House's formal recognition of Bishop Stevens's ministry and community work into the public record.

• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee Stevens for his good works on behalf of persons in need.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Bishop Stevens.

1. 2026-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• commendation resolution
• religious leaders
• Georgia House of Representatives