House Resolution 1722
By: Representatives Holland of the 54th, Evans of the 57th, Barnes of the 86th, and Oliver of
the 84th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Morningside Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 100th
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted
original worshipers of Morningside Presbyterian Church have blossomed, establishing a rich
tradition and history; and
WHEREAS, Morningside Presbyterian Church has been integral to making disciples of Jesus
Christ in the Morningside neighborhood in Atlanta since the 1920s, when the road into this
new community was paved and farmland gave way to development; and
WHEREAS, Morningside Presbyterian Church was established as a mission of the Atlanta
Presbytery Home Mission Committee and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta in November
1925; and
WHEREAS, the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of passion,
action and inclusivity, which it demonstrates daily through a wide embrace for all of God's
children, inviting all to journey together in worship, service, growth and community; and
WHEREAS, the members of Morningside Presbyterian Church have a sincere desire to serve
the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, Morningside Presbyterian Church has a long-standing reputation of service to
others, currently supporting Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J. W. Dobbs
Elementary School, Memorial Drive Ministries, MPC C.A.R.E., and Nicholas House; and
WHEREAS, the church's Weekday Children's Ministries, Morningside Presbyterian
Preschool (MPP), operates a half-day preschool serving children ages 15-months to Pre-K;
and
WHEREAS MPP believes in inclusivity, welcoming students, families, and teachers of all
faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds to its diverse community through a developmental
philosophy of learning-through-play to create a solid foundation for a lifelong love of
learning; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2025, Morningside Presbyterian Church celebrated its 100th
anniversary with a special Centennial Worship Service followed by a fellowship reception;
and
WHEREAS the church continued to celebrate with additional events throughout the season,
including special music events, a tree planting with Trees Atlanta, "This I Believe" Sunday
with church archives, and fellowship and storytelling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the rich history of Morningside Presbyterian Church,
commend its 100 years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their
warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success as they look forward to the future
and reflect on where God has led them and where God is guiding them next.
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
Morningside Presbyterian Church.