Georgia CommonsHR 1401: Bryant, Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison; commend
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant of Stonecrest, Georgia, for his civil rights and economic justice work, including leading the TargetFAST movement.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement of praise rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia since 2018, for his civil rights activism, ministry, and leadership of the TargetFAST movement and related Target boycott, described as a major Black-led consumer justice campaign. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Rev. Dr. Bryant. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; its only operative effect is the House's formal recognition and the instruction to distribute a copy of the document.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant for his service and activism.
- States the House's praise for his ministry, civil rights work, and leadership of the TargetFAST movement and Target boycott.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rev. Dr. Bryant.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory measure.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the document.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia House's public recognition of a specific individual's civil rights and community work, distributed as a keepsake document.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Rev. Dr. Bryant's biography, including his role as Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church since 2018 and his Grammy-related and civil rights recognitions.
- The resolving clause states the House's commendation of Rev. Dr. Bryant for his service to Georgia.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
“one of the most significant Black-led consumer justice campaigns in decades”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- civil rights recognition
- Georgia House of Representatives
- faith leaders