--- title: HR 1615. Badu, Dr. Sonnie and First Lady Annie; eight remarkable years of ministry service in the State of Georgia; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1615 cite_as: HR 1615, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1615 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1615.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1615/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73950 date: 2026-03-06 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/hr1614.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1616.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1615.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1615 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-06 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Billy Mitchell - Dewey McClain text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2025 upstream_id: 2130716 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - religious leadership - Georgia House of Representatives - community recognition --- # HR 1615. Badu, Dr. Sonnie and First Lady Annie; eight remarkable years of ministry service in the State of Georgia; commend ## Text House Resolution 1615 By: Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and McClain of the 109th A RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu for eight remarkable years of ministry service in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Sonnie Badu, an internationally acclaimed gospel minister, worship leader, and apostolic voice, has faithfully served the Body of Christ and the community of Georgia for eight impactful years, bringing spiritual renewal, leadership development, and global influence to the region; and WHEREAS, alongside him, First Lady Annie Badu has demonstrated grace, wisdom, strength, and unwavering support in ministry, empowering women, families, and leaders with dignity, compassion, and excellence; and WHEREAS, through their leadership at RockHill Church Atlanta, they have cultivated an atmosphere of authentic worship, sound biblical teaching, prophetic insight, and community engagement that has transformed countless lives across the State of Georgia and beyond; and WHEREAS, their ministry has extended beyond the pulpit through humanitarian outreach, leadership conferences, mentorship initiatives, and global missions, strengthening faith communities and fostering unity among diverse cultures; and WHEREAS, their eight-year tenure in Georgia reflects steadfast commitment, spiritual integrity, visionary leadership, and measurable impact in advancing the Kingdom of God within local communities and on the global stage; and WHEREAS, Dr. Sonnie Badu's influence as a worship reformer and global ambassador of gospel music has positioned Georgia as a hub for international worship gatherings, leadership summits, and spiritual awakening; and WHEREAS, First Lady Annie Badu has exemplified the virtues of excellence, elegance, and servant leadership, standing as a pillar of strength to families, women in ministry, and emerging leaders throughout the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and celebrate Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu for eight remarkable years of ministry service in the State of Georgia; commend their unwavering dedication, spiritual leadership, and enduring commitment to uplifting communities, empowering believers, and strengthening the moral and spiritual fabric of Georgia; and recognize their ministry as a beacon of faith, unity, cultural excellence, and Kingdom advancement. 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 Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu. ## 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 commends Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu for eight years of ministry work in the state, honoring their leadership at RockHill Church Atlanta. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally honors Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu for eight years of ministry service in Georgia, praising their leadership at RockHill Church Atlanta and their work in worship, mentorship, humanitarian outreach, and global missions. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu, which is the customary way these honorary resolutions are formally recognized. ### What it does - Formally honors Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu for eight years of ministry service in Georgia. - Commends their leadership at RockHill Church Atlanta, including worship services, teaching, and community engagement. - Recognizes their humanitarian outreach, leadership conferences, mentorship programs, and global missions work. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Badus. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu, leaders of RockHill Church Atlanta, and by extension the congregation and broader faith community they serve in Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on any other group. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It carries no legal or financial effect, but it represents official state recognition of the Badus' religious and community leadership, which may be meaningful to their congregation and community. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Badus' eight years of ministry, humanitarian outreach, and leadership at RockHill Church Atlanta. - The resolving clause formally honors and commends the couple for their service in Georgia. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sonnie Badu and First Lady Annie Badu. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-06) - Sponsors: Billy Mitchell, Dewey McClain - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73950 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1615.md?full=1