Georgia CommonsHR 35: Sevastianos, Metropolitan; commend
Last action January 16, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Metropolitan Sevastianos on his elevation to lead the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, a ceremonial honor with no effect on state law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any rules or spends any money. It recognizes Metropolitan Sevastianos, who is being elevated to the Holy Seat of Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta in a ceremony on January 25 to 26, 2025 in Atlanta, succeeding retired Metropolitan Alexios. The resolution recounts his life and religious career, including his ordination, decades of parish service, and his role as Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod. The House resolves to commend him and wish him well, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create any new legal requirement or public program.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Metropolitan Sevastianos on his elevation to lead the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta.
- States the House's best wishes for his future health and happiness, with no legal or regulatory effect.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Metropolitan Sevastianos and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight, publicly recognizing a religious leader's career and a significant event for Georgia's Greek Orthodox community, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any obligation on anyone.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Metropolitan Sevastianos's biography, ordination dates, parish assignments, and church leadership roles.
- The resolving clause commends him on his elevation to Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta and wishes him well.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Metropolitan Sevastianos upon the grand occasion of his elevation to the Holy Seat of Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta
- religious leadership recognition