Georgia CommonsHR 1661: Holston, Reverend Dr. Sidney; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston, a longtime pastor and DeKalb County community leader, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston following his death. It recounts his life as a public school teacher, business owner, and pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church in Junction City, Georgia, as well as his service on several DeKalb County and City of Decatur boards and community organizations. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's condolences and regret over his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Holston's family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston, who will receive the formal copy, as well as the community groups and church he served, including Pine Level Baptist Church and various DeKalb County boards.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize a community and religious leader's life and service and to provide his family with an official record of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Holston's career as a teacher, business owner, and pastor, and his marriage and family.
- It lists his service on bodies such as the Atlanta Regional Commission, DeKalb County housing appeal board, and Dearborn Park Action League.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his memory and expressing condolences.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- DeKalb County
- community leaders