--- title: HR 2004. Haynes, Reverend Dr. Richard B.; celebrating his retirement on April 11, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2004 cite_as: HR 2004, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2004 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2004.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2004/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74578 date: 2026-03-27 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. 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Haynes, Reverend Dr. Richard B.; celebrating his retirement on April 11, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2004 By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 109th, Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina of the 110th, and Okoye of the 102nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes and celebrating his retirement on April 11, 2026; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Haynes has long been recognized by members of the community and congregation for having outstanding leadership, unwavering faith, and dedicated service to the ministry; and WHEREAS, Pastor Haynes has faithfully served as a pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, located in Lilburn, Gwinnett County, Georgia, for 38 years; and WHEREAS, a place of rest, refuge, and worship, Salem Missionary Baptist Church is recognized as one of the oldest and largest African American congregations in Gwinnett County; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Reverend Haynes led numerous impactful initiatives, including growing Salem Missionary Baptist from fewer than 100 members to now having over 4,500 members, with 40 Associates Ministers, and equally as many auxiliaries; and WHEREAS, in creating the Salem Missionary Baptist Church, School of Ministry, Reverend Haynes developed curriculum designed to firmly set individuals on a lifelong journey to serve the Kingdom of God; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, Salem Missionary Baptist became a pillar in the community, fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and service; and WHEREAS, Reverend Haynes has provided guidance, counseling, and support to countless individuals and families, strengthening both the congregation and the broader community throughout Lilburn, Gwinnett County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, his legacy of faith, leadership, and service has left an indelible mark on the lives of many and will continue to inspire generations to come; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this distinguished Georgia be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes for giving the city of Lilburn 38 years of faithful and dedicated service and extend their sincerest congratulations upon the occasion of his retirement. 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 Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes. ## 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 honors Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes of Lilburn for 38 years as pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and celebrates his retirement on April 11, 2026. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes for his 38 years of service as pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Gwinnett County. The resolution describes his leadership in growing the church from fewer than 100 members to over 4,500, creating a School of Ministry, and providing guidance to individuals and families in the community. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Reverend Haynes as a keepsake marking his retirement. ### What it does - Formally commends Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes for 38 years of service as pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn. - Recognizes specific accomplishments, including growing church membership from under 100 to over 4,500 and creating a School of Ministry. - Congratulates Haynes on his retirement, effective April 11, 2026. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Haynes. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes and Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Gwinnett County. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; its distribution involves only the Clerk of the House of Representatives. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition through the House of Representatives to a longtime Gwinnett County pastor's retirement. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause commends Reverend Haynes for 38 years of service in Lilburn and extends congratulations on his retirement. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Haynes. - The whereas clauses recite background facts about his tenure but create no legal obligations. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Jasmine Clark, Dewey McClain, Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74578 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2004.md?full=1