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title: HR 2041. Woodard, Pastor Terry; outstanding service and leadership in Clayton County; commend
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date: 2026-03-31
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bill_number: HR 2041
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-31
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Eric Bell
  - Bryce Berry
  - El-Mahdi Holly
  - Sandra Scott
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  - commendation resolution
  - Clayton County
  - community service
  - faith leaders
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# HR 2041. Woodard, Pastor Terry; outstanding service and leadership in Clayton County; commend

## Text

House Resolution 2041
By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Holly of the 116th, and Scott of the 76th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Pastor Terry Woodard for his outstanding service and
leadership in Clayton County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Pastor Terry Woodard is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Victory In Christ
Ministries (The VIC) and Victory Hope House, where he has faithfully served the
community since relocating the ministry to Riverdale, Georgia, in June 2016; and
WHEREAS, as a proud resident of Clayton County for more than 30 years, Pastor Woodard
has demonstrated unwavering dedication to uplifting the lives of residents through both
spiritual guidance and tangible community support; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Woodard also serves as Vice President of the Association of Christian
Ministers of Clayton County, further extending his leadership and collaboration among
faith-based organizations throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, as a bi-vocational pastor and business owner, Pastor Woodard leads with a heart
for service, establishing and sustaining impactful outreach initiatives including weekly food
pantry distributions, the "Hope Outlet" clothing and household goods ministry, annual
back-to-school backpack drives, and seasonal programs that provide critical resources to
families in need; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Woodard is a steadfast community advocate who believes that
meaningful and lasting improvements are achieved through strong partnerships between local
government and nonprofit organizations, working collaboratively to ensure that vital services
are adequately resourced and accessible; and
WHEREAS, through his ministry and leadership, Pastor Woodard is committed to advancing
sustainable solutions that go beyond meeting immediate needs, striving to empower families
toward homeownership, financial freedom, and long-term stability; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his many professional and civic responsibilities, Pastor Woodard
values family and community, enjoying time with his grandchildren and engaging in personal
pursuits such as motorcycle riding; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Woodard's roles as Senior Pastor, founder of key community outreach
programs, business owner, and advocate exemplify the highest standards of service,
leadership, and compassion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Terry Woodard for his outstanding
contributions to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia as well as honor his
enduring commitment to service, faith, and community empowerment.
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
Terry Woodard.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pastor Terry Woodard of Riverdale for his decades of ministry and community service work in Clayton County.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Terry Woodard, founder and Senior Pastor of Victory In Christ Ministries and Victory Hope House in Riverdale, Georgia. It recounts his more than 30 years as a Clayton County resident, his role as Vice President of the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County, and his community outreach work, including a weekly food pantry, a clothing and household goods ministry called the Hope Outlet, back-to-school backpack drives, and seasonal assistance programs.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Woodard's contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Terry Woodard for his service and leadership in Clayton County.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Woodard.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Terry Woodard. It also references Victory In Christ Ministries, Victory Hope House, and the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County, but imposes no obligations on any Georgia resident, agency, or organization.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places the House's formal recognition of a Clayton County faith leader's community service on the public record.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Woodard's ministry, community outreach programs, and civic involvement in Clayton County.
- The resolving clause states the House's commendation of Woodard for his contributions to Clayton County and Georgia.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Woodard.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-31)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Eric Bell, Bryce Berry, El-Mahdi Holly, Sandra Scott
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74661

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2041.md?full=1