HR 1722: Morningside Presbyterian Church; 100th anniversary; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Morningside Presbyterian Church, which was founded in 1925 in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood. The resolution recounts the church's history, its founding as a mission of the Atlanta Presbytery Home Mission Committee and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and its ongoing charitable partnerships with groups such as Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J. W. Dobbs Elementary School, Memorial Drive Ministries, MPC C.A.R.E., and Nicholas House. It also notes the church's preschool program. The resolution formally recognizes the church's history, commends its century of service, and extends best wishes for its future. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church. The bill does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Morningside Presbyterian Church for its 100th anniversary of service.
• States the House's best wishes for the church's continued growth and future work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.

This resolution directly names Morningside Presbyterian Church, its congregation, and its Weekday Children's Ministries preschool program. It also references the charitable organizations the church supports, including Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J. W. Dobbs Elementary School, Memorial Drive Ministries, MPC C.A.R.E., and Nicholas House.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving the church formal state recognition of its history and community work, similar to many ceremonial resolutions passed by the General Assembly.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount the church's founding in November 1925 and its history in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta.
• The resolution lists the church's current charitable partnerships and its preschool program, Morningside Presbyterian Preschool.
• The resolving clause formally commends the church's 100 years of service and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)Primary sponsor
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)

• ceremonial resolution
• Atlanta community
• church anniversary
• Georgia House of Representatives