Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1057: Stallion, Reverend Dr. David L., Sr. and First Lady Tammy Stallion of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church; ten years of service; recognize

Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution recognizes Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. and First Lady Tammy Stallion of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus for ten years of pastoral service.

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In plain language

This resolution is a formal statement of recognition passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It honors Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the tenth anniversary of his call to serve as pastor of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, and commends First Lady Tammy Stallion for her work teaching Sunday school and supporting church administration and new member orientation. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states the House's recognition of the couple's ministry and community contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Stallions.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the tenth anniversary of his pastoral service at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia.
  • Commends First Lady Tammy Stallion for her work teaching Sunday school and supporting church administration and new member orientation.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the Stallions.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. and First Lady Tammy Stallion, and describes the congregation and community of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, that their ministry serves.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local pastor and his wife for a decade of community and religious service.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Reverend Dr. Stallion's decade of pastoral service and First Lady Stallion's roles in teaching and church administration.
  • The resolving clause has the House recognize Reverend Dr. Stallion's tenth pastoral anniversary and commend First Lady Stallion's service.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Stallions.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the wonderful occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary

The resolution's core statement honoring the pastor's ten years of service.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
  • Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
  • Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
  • Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Columbus Georgia
  • church recognition
  • community leaders

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