Georgia CommonsHR 1720: Knight, Pastor Robert E.; pastoral retirement; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends Pastor Robert E. Knight of the 149th District area on his retirement after 26 years of pastoral service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Robert E. Knight as he retires from pastoral ministry. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes his 26 years of service leading five churches, during which he preached about 1,500 sermons, performed 30 baptisms, and traveled nearly 50,000 miles across Georgia. The resolution states the House's recognition of his work and extends best wishes for his retirement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Pastor Knight as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Robert E. Knight on his pastoral retirement after 26 years of service to five churches.
- States the House's best wishes for his retirement, describing it as a season of rest, renewal, and prosperity.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Pastor Knight.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Robert E. Knight. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of Pastor Knight's decades of community and religious service.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Pastor Robert E. Knight on his retirement.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Pastor Knight.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Robert E. Knight upon the grand occasion of his pastoral retirement and extend best wishes for a well-deserved season of rest, renewal, and prosperity.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- pastoral retirement
- Georgia House of Representatives
- ceremonial recognition