--- title: HR 1385. Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1385 cite_as: HR 1385, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1385 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1385.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1385/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73316 date: 2026-02-17 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. 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Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1385 By: Representatives Evans of the 57th and Draper of the 90th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted original worshipers of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and history; and WHEREAS, Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church has been integral to making disciples of Jesus Christ in the Morningside neighborhood in Atlanta since the 1920s, when the road into this new community was paved and farmland gave way to development; and WHEREAS, the church is named for two influential Georgians: Bishop Atticus Haygood, who helped found Paine College in Augusta and was Emory's eighth president, and his sister, Laura Haygood, pioneer educator and missionary who was inducted into Georgia Women of Achievement in 2000; and WHEREAS, the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and WHEREAS, the members of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and WHEREAS, Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church has a long-standing reputation of service to others, currently supporting Intown Cares, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, the Angel Tree for Morningside Elementary School, Wesley Woods, and Wellroot Family Services; and WHEREAS, the church's Weekday Children's Ministries operates three programs: a half-day preschool with an accredited kindergarten, a full-day year-round child care program, and a year-round after-school program - collectively caring for over 200 children and their families; and WHEREAS, Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church’s Recreation Ministry includes Haygood Hoops, a youth sports initiative that served over 900 children in the 2025-2026 season; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2026, Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church celebrates its 100th anniversary with homecoming events and worship services and invites all current and former members, friends, and community associates to celebrate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the rich history of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, commend its 100 years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success. 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 Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church. ## 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 Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood on its 100th anniversary, praising its century of community service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, founded in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta in the 1920s, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary being celebrated on March 22, 2026. The resolution recounts the church's history, its namesakes Bishop Atticus Haygood and Laura Haygood, and its ongoing community programs, including child care and preschool services, a youth sports program called Haygood Hoops, and support for local charities. The House formally commends the church for a century of service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church on its 100th anniversary. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church. - Extends the House's best wishes for the church's continued growth and success. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, its congregation, and its Morningside neighborhood community in Atlanta are the direct subjects. The resolution also touches the church's partner organizations, such as Intown Cares and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, mentioned as recipients of its support. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of the church's century of community work, including child care, youth sports, and charitable partnerships in Atlanta. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the church's founding in the 1920s in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta and its namesakes, Bishop Atticus Haygood and Laura Haygood. - The resolution notes the church's current charitable partnerships, including Intown Cares, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Wesley Woods, and Wellroot Family Services. - It highlights the Weekday Children's Ministries programs, which serve over 200 children through preschool, child care, and after-school care. - It notes the Haygood Hoops youth sports program served over 900 children in the 2025-2026 season. - The resolving clause formally commends the church and wishes it continued growth and success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the church. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-17) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-17) - Sponsors: Stacey Evans, Saira Draper - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73316 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1385.md?full=1