Georgia CommonsHR 1515: Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union; 141 years of service to the Baptist churches and community; recognize
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union for 141 years of service to Baptist churches and the community.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally honors the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union, praising the group's history of community service and religious work over 141 years. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution and distribute it to the organization, giving the group a keepsake of the House's recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union for 141 years of service to Baptist churches and the community.
- Commends the organization's history of charitable and religious work through a series of 'whereas' statements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Extends the House's well wishes for the organization's continued growth and success, without creating any new law or funding.
Who it affects
The Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union and its members are the direct subject of this honor. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is tasked with preparing and distributing the ceremonial document.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union formal state recognition of its long history, but it does not change any rights, funding, or rules affecting Georgians.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the organization's founding 141 years ago and its record of community service.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially commend the organization's service and wish it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“organized 141 years ago, the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union has grown under the divine direction of numerous pastors over the years, allowing the Word of God to spread throughout the community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Baptist churches
- Atlanta community organizations
- House recognition