--- title: HR 1691. Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad; Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy; occasion of their 16th pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1691 cite_as: HR 1691, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1691 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1691.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1691/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74073 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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Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad; Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy; occasion of their 16th pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1691 By: Representative Jones of the 60th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and honoring Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy on the occasion of their 16th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad is a Pentecostal church located in Doraville, Georgia, and was founded on March 3, 2011; and WHEREAS, the church is led by Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy, who are celebrating their 16th pastoral anniversary and whose faithful leadership and dedication to ministry have had a meaningful and lasting impact on their congregation and the surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, since its founding, Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad has faithfully served those in need by feeding the homeless and spreading the Gospel throughout downtown Atlanta and in the city of Gainesville; and WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the church established a radio ministry titled A Drop in the Desert, which broadcasts live every Monday and continue to share the Good News of the Gospel with listeners beyond the church walls; and WHEREAS, the church also maintains a compassionate outreach ministry in which a group of dedicated women regularly visit patients at local hospitals, including Northside Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, offering prayer, encouragement, and spiritual support to those facing illness and hardship; and WHEREAS, the church has also established a prison ministry known as Life Behind Bars, which serves individuals within Georgia state correctional facilities by sharing the Gospel and reminding incarcerated individuals that they are not forgotten and that God has the power to transform lives; and WHEREAS, the church leads an evangelism outreach initiative known as Water for the Thirsty, inspired by the teachings found in the Book of Isaiah 55:1 and dedicated to bringing the message of hope and salvation to those who are spiritually seeking; and WHEREAS, Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad is also deeply committed to nurturing the next generation through programs and events designed to encourage children and youth to grow in their faith and develop a personal relationship with God; and WHEREAS, the church organizes revival and evangelistic events both nationally and internationally, including outreach efforts in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and in Norcross, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ with the mission that every soul may be saved and not perish; and WHEREAS, through faithful leadership and dedication to ministry, Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad has grown to establish eight daughter churches throughout the United States, including congregations in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, and Alabama; and WHEREAS, through courage, compassion, and unwavering faith, the pastors and congregation of Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad continue to reach communities where few are willing to go, spreading the Gospel of Christ and proclaiming the message that while there is life, there is hope; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding service, ministry, and community outreach of Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and its pastors be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and honor Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy upon the celebration of their 16th pastoral anniversary and recognize their faithful ministry, dedication to spreading the Gospel, and commitment to serving those in need. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy. ## 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 honors Iglesia Pentecostal Divina Trinidad and Pastors Ronal Monroy and Maria Mercedes Monroy of Doraville for their 16th pastoral anniversary and community ministry work. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12) - Sponsors: Sheila Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74073 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1691.md?full=1