--- title: HR 1682. Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III.; occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1682 cite_as: HR 1682, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1682 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1682.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1682/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74064 date: 2026-03-12 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. 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Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III.; occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1682 By: Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Jones of the 60th, McQueen of the 61st, Adeyina of the 110th, Adesanya of the 43rd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and WHEREAS, Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III was called by the Lord 33 years ago to lead the congregation of Destiny World Church; and WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Destiny World Church grow immensely in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and WHEREAS, over the past 33 years leading Destiny World Church, Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III has established numerous initiatives that have supported the growth and development of the church and surrounding community, including the Destiny Christian Academy, WTP Ministries, home ownership workshops, youth mentorship programs, and more; and WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the wonderful occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership. 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 Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III. ## 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 recognizes Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III of Destiny World Church for his 33rd pastoral anniversary and commends his community work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the 33rd anniversary of his leadership at Destiny World Church. It does not change any law. The resolution describes his work founding programs like the Destiny Christian Academy, WTP Ministries, home ownership workshops, and youth mentorship programs. The resolution formally states that House members recognize and commend Pastor Purvis and wish him continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on his 33rd pastoral anniversary at Destiny World Church. - States the House's best wishes for his continued fellowship and leadership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pastor Purvis. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic honor only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III and Destiny World Church. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions beyond the ceremonial recognition and the Clerk of the House's administrative task of distributing a copy. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition entered into the House's record and a printed copy given to Pastor Purvis, honoring his community and religious contributions. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Pastor Purvis's 33 years leading Destiny World Church and initiatives such as the Destiny Christian Academy and WTP Ministries. - The resolved clause formally commends him on his 33rd pastoral anniversary and wishes him continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Pastor Purvis. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12) - Sponsors: Lisa Campbell, Sheila Jones, Mekyah McQueen, Segun Adeyina, Solomon Adesanya, Tanya Miller - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74064 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1682.md?full=1