--- title: HR 2086. Clifton Baptist Church, commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2086 cite_as: HR 2086, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2086 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2086.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2086/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74699 date: 2026-04-02 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/hr2085.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2087.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2086.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 2086 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-04-02 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Carl Gilliard text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2086/2025 upstream_id: 2141021 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - church commendation - community recognition --- # HR 2086. Clifton Baptist Church, commend ## Text House Resolution 2086 By: Representative Gilliard of the 162nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Clifton Baptist Church; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted original worshipers of Clifton Baptist Church have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and history; and WHEREAS, organized in 1885, Clifton Baptist Church has grown under the divine direction of numerous pastors over the years, allowing the Word of God to spread throughout the community; and WHEREAS, the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and WHEREAS, the members of Clifton Baptist Church have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and WHEREAS, the story of Clifton Baptist Church is one of triumph through the grace and sustaining power of God, and it stands as an immovable witness to the truth that God keeps His promise; 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 its 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 the rich history of Clifton 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. 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 Clifton Baptist Church. ## 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 recognizes and commends Clifton Baptist Church for its history of service since its founding in 1885. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Clifton Baptist Church. It does not change any Georgia law or create any new program, funding, or requirement. Instead, it recounts the church's history, noting that it was organized in 1885 and has grown under many pastors while serving its community. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes the church's history, commends its years of service, and wishes it continued growth and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church, as a keepsake of the honor. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Clifton Baptist Church for its history of service since being organized in 1885. - States the House's praise for the congregation's charitable and humanitarian work in its community. - Extends the House's best wishes for the church's continued growth and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Clifton Baptist Church and its congregation. It has no effect on other organizations, individuals, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which is tasked with preparing a copy for the church. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public statement of recognition that the church can keep and display. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses recount the church's founding in 1885 and its history of community service. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the church's service and wish it continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Carl Gilliard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74699 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2086.md?full=1