--- title: HR 2114. New Bethel A.M.E. Church; occasion of its 37th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2114 cite_as: HR 2114, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2114 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2114.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2114/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74725 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/hr2113.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2115.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2114.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 2114 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: - Dar'shun Kendrick text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2114/2025 upstream_id: 2141025 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - church anniversary - Lithonia Georgia - House of Representatives recognition --- # HR 2114. New Bethel A.M.E. Church; occasion of its 37th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2114 By: Representative Kendrick of the 95th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending New Bethel A.M.E. Church on the occasion of its 37th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted original worshipers of New Bethel A.M.E. Church have blossomed, establishing a rich tradition and history; and WHEREAS, located in Lithonia, Georgia, New Bethel A.M.E. 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, this exemplary church is one of the first to install solar panels, and it has managed to completely pay off its mortgage debt; 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 New Bethel A.M.E. 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 New Bethel A.M.E. 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 New Bethel A.M.E. Church, commend its 37 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 New Bethel A.M.E. 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 recognizes New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia on its 37th anniversary, commending its history of community service. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Dar'shun Kendrick - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74725 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2114.md?full=1