Georgia CommonsHR 170: Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC; occasion of its 15th anniversary; recognize
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution recognizes Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peachtree City, Georgia, on its 15th anniversary, honoring its history and community service without changing any Georgia law.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recounts the history of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC, which organized in January 2010, moved through several temporary worship locations in Peachtree City, Sharpsburg, and Tyrone, and settled on a permanent 21 acre campus in Fayetteville, Georgia in July 2012. The resolution commends the church's 15 years of service and community work and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church. It has no regulatory effect and creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC on its 15th anniversary.
- Recites the church's founding history and its move to a permanent campus in Fayetteville, Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
- Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC and its congregation in Fayetteville, Georgia, who receive formal recognition from the state legislature. It has no direct effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians beyond a formal, public acknowledgment of the church's anniversary and history. It does not change any rights, funding, or obligations for the church or anyone else.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the church's founding in January 2010 and its relocations before settling in Fayetteville, Georgia in July 2012.
- The resolving clause recognizes the church's 15 years of service and extends well wishes for its future.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the rich history of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC, commend its 15 years of dedicated service to the Lord and its community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Fayetteville Georgia
- church anniversary
- House of Representatives recognition