Georgia CommonsHR 2114: New Bethel A.M.E. Church; occasion of its 37th anniversary; recognize
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia on its 37th anniversary, commending its history of community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It honors New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia, Georgia, on the occasion of its 37th anniversary, praising the church's history, its early adoption of solar panels, and its having paid off its mortgage debt. The resolution formally states that House members recognize the church's history and commend its service to the community and to God. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church. It does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia, Georgia on its 37th anniversary.
- States praise for the church's history, including being one of the first churches to install solar panels and paying off its mortgage debt.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
- Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
This resolution specifically names and honors New Bethel A.M.E. Church and its congregation in Lithonia, Georgia. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in the state.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to a specific church's anniversary and community contributions, and the church receives an official copy as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the church's history, its solar panel installation, and its debt-free mortgage status.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize the church's history and commend its 37 years of service.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.
From the bill
“this exemplary church is one of the first to install solar panels, and it has managed to completely pay off its mortgage debt”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- church anniversary
- Lithonia Georgia
- House of Representatives recognition