Georgia CommonsHR 1381: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; commend
Last action February 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest for its community service, worship, and outreach programs.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, a large congregation in Stonecrest, Georgia. The text describes the church's size, its community programs such as a food ministry, a mixed-use housing development, and a youth summer academy, and praises its history and faith mission. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of the church and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends New Birth Missionary Baptist Church for its community and humanitarian work.
- States the House's praise for specific church programs, including a food ministry, a housing development, and a youth academy.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as is typical of a commendatory resolution.
Who it affects
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and its congregation in Stonecrest, Georgia, are the direct subject of this recognition. The resolution has no effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies since it does not change any law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to the church receiving formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and a printed copy of the resolution for its records.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the church's size, community programs like the Kings Table Ministry, The Benison ATL housing development, and the Catapult Summer Academy.
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes the church's history and wishes it continued growth and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.
From the bill
“with more than 22,000 members, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, is one of the fastest-growing and most influential faith communities in the country”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- faith community
- Stonecrest Georgia
- community service