Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 478: Wilder, Reverend Art; occasion of his retirement; recognize
Last action March 3, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Reverend Art Wilder of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for 40 years of ministry as he retires from full-time service.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Art Wilder upon his retirement. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes his four decades in ministry, including 38 years as minister over pastoral care at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where he also served in roles related to discipleship, missions, singles, and senior adults ministries. The resolution states the House's gratitude for his service and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Wilder as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Art Wilder for 40 years of ministry service upon his retirement.
- States the House's gratitude for his 38 years as minister over pastoral care at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Reverend Wilder for future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Wilder.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Reverend Art Wilder and, by extension, the congregation of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official House record honoring Reverend Wilder's decades of ministry, giving him and his community formal recognition from the state legislature, but it does not alter any rights, duties, or funding.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Reverend Wilder's 40 years in ministry, including 38 years as minister over pastoral care at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
- The resolved clause formally commends him upon retirement and expresses gratitude and well wishes on behalf of the House.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Reverend Wilder.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Art Wilder upon the grand occasion of his retirement, express gratitude for his 40 years of ministry, and extend best wishes for future health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, HD-46)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-45)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- religious leaders
- Johnson Ferry Baptist Church