--- title: HR 1268. Neal, Reverend Corey J.; occasion of his 18th pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1268 cite_as: HR 1268, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1268 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1268.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1268/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72942 date: 2026-02-05 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1267.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1269.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1268.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1268 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-05 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Teddy Reese - Carolyn Hugley - Carmen Rice - Debbie Buckner - Vance Smith text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2025 upstream_id: 2109994 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Columbus Georgia - faith community recognition --- # HR 1268. Neal, Reverend Corey J.; occasion of his 18th pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1268 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Rice of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th, and Smith of the 138th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Corey J. Neal on the occasion of his 18th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Corey J. Neal has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and WHEREAS, Reverend Neal's spiritual journey began as a child at New Life Assembly Church in Wrightstown, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, before being called as the senior pastor of Greater Peace Baptist Church, Reverend Neal was Director of Christian Education, Youth Pastor, and Assistant Pastor at Greater Peace Baptist Church under his grandfather, Reverend E. L. Sullivan; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2026, Reverend Neal will celebrate the 18th anniversary of his call to serve as Reverend of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia; and WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Greater Peace Baptist Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Reverend Neal serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Neal is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Corey J. Neal on the wonderful occasion of his 18th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Corey J. Neal. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Reverend Corey J. Neal of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus for his 18th anniversary as pastor. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Corey J. Neal of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, on the occasion of his 18th pastoral anniversary, which falls on February 8, 2026. The resolution describes Reverend Neal's background, including his early spiritual life in New Jersey and his path to becoming senior pastor after serving as Director of Christian Education, Youth Pastor, and Assistant Pastor under his grandfather, Reverend E. L. Sullivan. The House commends him for his leadership and community service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Corey J. Neal on his 18th anniversary as pastor of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Neal. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a commemorative statement adopted by the House. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Reverend Corey J. Neal and his congregation at Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic, offering official recognition from the state legislature to a local pastor and his congregation for his years of service. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes and commends Reverend Corey J. Neal on his 18th pastoral anniversary and wishes him continued success. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to Reverend Neal. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-05) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-05) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Carmen Rice, Debbie Buckner, Vance Smith - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72942 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1268.md?full=1