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title: HR 445. Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; occasion of its 45th anniversary; recognize
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date: 2025-02-27
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bill_number: HR 445
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-27
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Anissa Jones
  - Bethany Ballard
  - Robert Dickey
  - Shaw Blackmon
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - Warner Robins
  - church anniversary
  - House of Representatives recognition
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# HR 445. Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; occasion of its 45th anniversary; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 445
By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Ballard of the 147th, Dickey of the 134th, and
Blackmon of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Fellowship Bible Baptist Church on the occasion of its 45th
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 45 years ago on Sunday, February 10, 1980, in Buzzell Village, Building 10,
in Warner Robins, Georgia, a worship service was held and led by Reverend Willie L. Reid
Sr.; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, the congregation of 25 members purchased 10 acres of land on Dunbar
Road in Warner Robins, Georgia, and on May 1, 1983, that small congregation, then known
as Fellowship Bible Baptist Church, purchased 48 acres of land and moved into their new
sanctuary, where in 1984 they added an educational wing; and
WHEREAS, in March 1998, Fellowship purchased 48 additional acres of land, and in 2003,
ground was broken for a new Fellowship Hall that was completed in 2004, now known as
the Willie L. Reid Multi-purpose Building; and
WHEREAS, as the church's footprint increased, a substantial number of new members were
added to the Church; the people progressed as they fed on the mantra of faith Pastor Reid
often declared: "If you can see it, that ain't it"; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, Pastor Reid cast the vision for a new sanctuary, and on January 16,
2011, Fellowship marched into the "Faith Dome"; and
WHEREAS, after many years of faithful service, God called the church's founding pastor to
heavenly rest on May 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Reid did not stand alone; he was supported by "His Loving Wife," Sister
Gloria H. Reid, and their three loving children; and
WHEREAS, in February 2015, Pastor Tolan Morgan was called to pastor Fellowship Bible
Baptist Church; under his leadership, the SHIP has grown not only numerically but also
spiritually. The various ministries at the SHIP regularly and successfully reach out beyond
the church walls to meet the needs of those in the communities; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fellowship continued to lead the way in
impacting its community with mass food distribution, vaccination services, health screenings,
and real-time worldwide virtual worship services; and
WHEREAS, over the past 10 years, Fellowship Bible Baptist Church has experienced rapid,
consistent growth to the current membership of approximately 3,500 active members, and
ministries are being revised, facility upgrades are in progress, training is being expanded for
believers and workers, and outreach efforts continue to meet the needs of all people; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Pastor Morgan, Fellowship Bible Baptist Church
furthers its impact on the lives of all people inside and outside of the church.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the rich history of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church,
commend its 45 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
Fellowship Bible Baptist Church.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins on its 45th anniversary, recognizing its history and community work.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia, on the 45th anniversary of its founding in 1980, tracing the church's growth from a small congregation to about 3,500 active members today.
The resolution recounts the church's history, including its founding pastor Reverend Willie L. Reid Sr., its move to a new sanctuary in 2011, its current pastor Tolan Morgan, and its community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The House formally commends the church's service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins on its 45th anniversary.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins, its pastors and congregation, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the church.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the church a formal, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of its history and community service.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount the church's founding in 1980, its land purchases, and construction of its sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.
- The resolved clause has the House recognize the church's 45 years of service and wish it continued growth.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-27)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-27)
- Sponsors: Anissa Jones, Bethany Ballard, Robert Dickey, Shaw Blackmon
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70999

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