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title: HR 1661. Holston, Reverend Dr. Sidney; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-03-10
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bill_number: HR 1661
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-10
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Angela Moore
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - DeKalb County
  - community leaders
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# HR 1661. Holston, Reverend Dr. Sidney; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1661
By: Representative Moore of the 91st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston was ordained as a minster in 1978, and was
installed pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church in Junction City, Georgia, in 1984 after the
passing of his father the late Reverend Oliver J. Holson; and
WHEREAS, before he was ordained, Reverend Dr. Holston was a public school teacher in
Haralson and Harris Counties and was a dedicated business owner; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Isabelle, and was blessed with
three remarkable children; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Holston gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals,
and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated member of his community, Reverend Dr. Holston served on the
Atlanta Regional Commission of Governmental Services, the Council of Advisory
Committees of DeKalb County, the City of Decatur Planning Board, the DeKalb County
Board of Housing and Adjustment Appeal Board, the South Decatur Community Council,
and as the President of Dearborn Park Action League; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to
witnessing Christ through word and deed, Reverend Dr. Holston will long be remembered
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 the
family of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-10)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-10)
- Sponsors: Angela Moore
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74023

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1661.md?full=1