HR 529: Abbott, Dr. Constance Levett; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Constance Levett Abbott, who has served in ministry since being licensed to preach in 1996 and now serves as Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers. It notes her work creating training programs for new believers and ministers, her service on advisory boards related to senior citizens and ministerial education, and a 2023 community honor she and her church received for addressing health disparities. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Dr. Abbott and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Constance Levett Abbott for her ministry, education, and community service work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Abbott.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Constance Levett Abbott, Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers, and references her congregation and the broader Rockdale County community she serves through her ministry work.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical impact is limited to formally recognizing Dr. Abbott's community and ministry work and providing her with an official copy of the commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Abbott's ministry history, including her 1996 licensing to preach and her 2022 appointment as Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church.
• The resolution notes her development of a discipleship curriculum and a 10-course Ministerial Training Curriculum.
• It cites her service on the DMIN Program Advisory Committee for South University and the P.E.A.R.L. Advisory Board for seniors in Rockdale County.
• It references a November 2023 Unsung Heroes honor from the National Community-Based Organization Network and Morehouse School of Medicine.
• The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Abbott and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Rockdale County
• ministry and faith leaders
• community service