HR 391: Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. It recounts his decades of pastoral service, including more than 25 years leading congregations in Calhoun, Atlanta, and Mableton, and highlights his tenth anniversary as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. The resolution also notes his 20 years of service with the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia and his international ministry work in Germany, Czechoslovakia, Liberia, and Haiti. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. for his tenth anniversary as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr., along with the congregations he has served, including Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus and the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, marking a public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's long record of religious and community service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Sherman's pastoral career since 1996 and his tenth anniversary leading Wynnton Hill Baptist Church.
• The first resolving clause has the House recognize and commend Sherman and extend well wishes for continued leadership.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Sherman.

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• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Columbus Georgia
• faith community recognition