--- title: HR 1818. Smith, Pastor Adrian R., Sr.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1818 cite_as: HR 1818, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1818 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1818.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1818/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74299 date: 2026-03-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1817.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1819.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1818.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1818 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-19 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kim Schofield - Viola Davis - Sandra Scott text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1818/2025 upstream_id: 2136410 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - community recognition - faith leaders - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 1818. Smith, Pastor Adrian R., Sr.; commend ## Text House Resolution 1818 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, and Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and WHEREAS, he is a devoted servant leader whose life and ministry reflect unwavering faith, steadfast commitment, and a heart for God's people; and WHEREAS, Pastor Smith's journey with Christian Missionary Baptist Church began in January 1998, marking the start of nearly two decades of faithful service; and WHEREAS, during his early years at Christian Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Smith served diligently in multiple capacities, including Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Usher Board, and participant in the church choir; and WHEREAS, Pastor Smith now serves as the Pastor of Christian Missionary Baptist Church, where he leads with humility, compassion, and a vision rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Christian Missionary Baptist Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Pastor Smith serves as a shining example of God's righteous path and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Pastor Smith is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., and extend best wishes for his continued health and happiness. 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 Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., for his decades of ministry and leadership at Christian Missionary Baptist Church. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr. It recounts his history with Christian Missionary Baptist Church, which began in January 1998, and the various roles he held there, including Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Usher Board member, and choir participant, before becoming the church's pastor. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Pastor Smith's service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., by vote of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Extends the House's best wishes to Pastor Smith for his continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pastor Smith. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., and references Christian Missionary Baptist Church, where he has served since 1998. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's community service and providing him a keepsake copy of the House's tribute. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause states that House members recognize and commend Pastor Adrian R. Smith, Sr., and wish him continued health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Pastor Smith. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Sandra Scott - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74299 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1818.md?full=1