Georgia CommonsHR 1930: Copeland, First Lady Sarah Reynolds; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Sarah Reynolds Copeland, First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church, for 40 years of service to her congregation and community.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sarah Reynolds Copeland. It recognizes her four decades as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church, where the resolution says she helped the church grow and served as a spiritual leader, and it also notes her career as a retiree of the Richmond County Board of Education, where she worked in the Professional Learning and Human Resources Departments. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and best wishes for her continued fellowship and leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sarah Reynolds Copeland for 40 years as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church.
- States the House's appreciation for her work in the church community and her career with the Richmond County Board of Education.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sarah Reynolds Copeland. It also references Gardner Grove Baptist Church and the Richmond County Board of Education, where she worked, though it imposes no obligations on either institution.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition: it creates an official record of the House's appreciation for Copeland's decades of community and church service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her 40-year tenure as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church and her career with the Richmond County Board of Education.
- The resolving clause formally commends her for her service and extends best wishes for continued leadership.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend First Lady Sarah Reynolds Copeland for her four decades of wonderful service on behalf of her congregants”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Gardner Grove Baptist Church
- Richmond County Board of Education
- ceremonial honors