Georgia CommonsHR 171: Curry, Reverend Dr. Augustus T.; commend
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry, founding pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in Fayette County, for his ministry and community service.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry, who founded Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in January 2010 and led it to a permanent 21-acre campus in Fayette County within three years. It recounts his background as a third-generation Baptist preacher, his 2014 induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College, and his work as a trial attorney and legal advisor for the Fayette County N.A.A.C.P.'s Legal Redress Commission. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of his service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Reverend Curry.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his ministry and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from his House district representatives and touches on his work with Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC and the Fayette County N.A.A.C.P.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record honoring one individual's religious and civic service, which the Clerk will provide to him as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Reverend Curry's founding of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC in 2010 and its growth to a permanent Fayette County campus.
- The whereas clauses note his 1993 licensing and 1998 ordination as a Baptist preacher and his 2014 induction into Morehouse College's Board of Preachers.
- The resolved clause has the House commend Curry and extend best wishes for continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Curry.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his many years of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow citizens as well as extend best wishes for continued success.”
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
- House resolution
- community recognition
- Fayette County
- religious leaders