House Resolution 529 By: Representative Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Constance Levett Abbott; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Constance Levett Abbott has devoted her life to ministry, serving as a leader, teacher, and spiritual guide who works to transform the lives of others through faith and service; and WHEREAS, she was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1996 at First Agape Christian Fellowship Church, and she has since held numerous ministerial roles throughout her career, including serving under Pastor Keith D. Brooks at All Nations Life & Praise Church; and WHEREAS, her dedication to spiritual leadership led to her appointment as Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia, on February 26, 2022, where she continues to minister to her congregation and engage with the broader Rockdale County community through impactful ministries; and WHEREAS, she has demonstrated a passion for discipleship by developing a structured curriculum to guide new believers in their first six months of faith as well as a 10-course Ministerial Training Curriculum designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and confidence to share Biblical teachings; and WHEREAS, in addition to her ministry, she has made significant contributions to the community through her service as a DMIN Program Advisory Committee member for South University and a P.E.A.R.L. Advisory Board member, advocating for the well-being of the senior population in Rockdale County; and WHEREAS, in November 2023, Dr. Abbott and Macedonia Baptist Church-Conyers were honored as Unsung Heroes by the National Community-Based Organization Network in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine, recognizing their efforts to address social, ethical, and health disparities in the community; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be honored and congratulated for her 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 Dr. Constance Levett Abbott for her exceptional contributions to ministry, education, and community service as well as extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship. 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 Dr. Constance Levett Abbott.