HR 1691: Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad; Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy; occasion of their 16th pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad, a Pentecostal church in Doraville, Georgia, founded in 2011. The resolution honors Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy on their 16th anniversary of leading the congregation. The text lists the church's community work, including feeding the homeless in Atlanta and Gainesville, a radio ministry called A Drop in the Desert started during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital visitation ministries, a prison ministry called Life Behind Bars, youth programs, and international outreach in Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the church and its pastors. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and honors Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy for their 16th pastoral anniversary.
• Recognizes the church's outreach programs, including feeding the homeless, hospital visitation, and a prison ministry.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the church and its pastors.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad, a church in Doraville, Georgia, and its pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy. It has no legal effect on other Georgians or institutions beyond this formal recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record honoring the church's community service, including hospital visits, homeless outreach, and prison ministry, into the state's legislative record.

• The whereas clauses describe the church's founding in 2011, its pastors' 16th anniversary, and its various ministries such as A Drop in the Desert radio broadcasts and Life Behind Bars prison ministry.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend the church and honor the pastors for their ministry and community service.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the church and its pastors.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• faith community recognition
• Doraville Georgia
• House of Representatives honors