--- title: HR 170. Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC; occasion of its 15th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr170 cite_as: HR 170, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr170 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr170.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr170/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69917 date: 2025-02-04 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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Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC; occasion of its 15th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 170 By: Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Bazemore of the 69th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Prince of the 132nd, and Bell of the 75th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC on the occasion of its 15th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the founding worshipers of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and history; and WHEREAS, organized in January 2010, the church held its initial worship services at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City before relocating to the Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia; and WHEREAS, after a season at Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church, the congregation secured another temporary worship space at the Divine World Community Church in Tyrone, Georgia; and WHEREAS, in July 2012, just two years after its founding, Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC finally obtained its permanent worship campus in Fayetteville, Georgia, spanning 21 acres of land; and WHEREAS, the story of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC is one of triumph through the grace and sustaining power of God, and it stands as an immovable witness to the truth that God keeps His promise; and WHEREAS, the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and WHEREAS, the members of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ; 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 its 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 the rich history of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC, commend its 15 years of dedicated service to the Lord and its community, and extend the warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success. 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 Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-04) - Sponsors: Derrick Jackson, Debra Bazemore, Carl Gilliard, Brian Prince, Eric Bell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69917 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr170.md?full=1