Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 437: Scott, Reverend Hermon; over 20 years of dedicated service as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee; commend
Last action February 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Reverend Hermon Scott of Liberty County for over 20 years of leadership as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Hermon Scott. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes his more than two decades of service leading the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, along with his broader career in ministry, the military, and community service. The resolution recounts his background as a Baptist minister ordained in 1980, his Army service, his pastorate at Baconton Missionary Baptist Church since 1997, and his involvement with groups like the NAACP and the Liberty County Homeless Coalition. It concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Reverend Scott.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Reverend Hermon Scott for over 20 years as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee.
- Recites his biography, including his ordination in 1980, Army service, and pastorate at Baconton Missionary Baptist Church since 1997.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Scott.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty since it is a commemorative resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Hermon Scott. It also references organizations he has worked with, including the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, Baconton Missionary Baptist Church, the NAACP, and the Liberty County Homeless Coalition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing an individual's long-standing community and religious leadership in Liberty County.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause formally recognizes Reverend Scott for his leadership and dedication to Liberty County.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Reverend Scott.
From the bill
“Reverend Hermon Scott for his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and tireless dedication to the betterment of Liberty County and its citizens.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
Topics
- Liberty County
- community recognition
- ceremonial resolution
- Emancipation Proclamation