--- title: HR 391. Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr391 cite_as: HR 391, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr391 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr391.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr391/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70773 date: 2025-02-24 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. 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Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 391 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Rice of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th, and Smith of the 138th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and WHEREAS, he accepted the call to preach the Gospel in June 1996 and has since provided more than 25 years of pastoral leadership to the congregations of Friendship Baptist Church in Calhoun, Simpson Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Living Faith Church in Mableton; and WHEREAS, this year, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his call to serve as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia; and WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Wynnton Hill Baptist Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has further served for 20 years in the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc. as the former Home Missions Director and the current Director of Music; and WHEREAS, he has traveled throughout the nation and the world to share the Good News of Jesus, preaching in the National and Progressive Baptist Conventions as well as internationally in Meiningen and Frankfurt, Germany; Czechoslovakia; Liberia; Africa; and Haiti; and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; 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 his 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 and commend Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. upon the wonderful occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership. 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 Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. ## 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 Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. of Columbus for his tenth anniversary as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-24) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-24) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Carmen Rice, Debbie Buckner, Vance Smith - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70773 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr391.md?full=1