Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1781: Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church; occasion of its anniversary; recognize

Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church for its history of service on the occasion of its anniversary.

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In plain language

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia General Assembly honoring Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church. It recounts the church's founding in February 1997 under Reverend Outley and praises its growth and community service over the years. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes the church's history, commends its service to the community, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church to keep.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church on the occasion of its anniversary.
  • States the House's praise for the church's history of community and humanitarian service.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement only.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church and its congregation. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It gives the church formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and a keepsake copy of the resolution, but it does not change any rights, funding, or obligations for anyone.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause recognizes the church's history and commends its service to the Lord and community.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the church.
  • The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts the church's 1997 founding under Reverend Outley and its record of community service.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize the rich history of Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church, commend its many years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend their warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success

This is the resolution's core statement of recognition and well wishes for the church.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
  • Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
  • Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
  • David Sampson (D, HD-153)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • church recognition
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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