HR 588: Thompson, Reverend Valerie A.; occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Valerie A. Thompson on the 20th anniversary of her pastorate. It recounts her becoming pastor of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in 2004, succeeding her father, and her work speaking at churches, conferences, and organizations across Georgia and Alabama. The resolution also notes her historic appointments, including being the first woman in 150 years on the Executive Board of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia and the first woman on the Executive Committee of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Valerie A. Thompson on the occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued fellowship and leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia law; it is a purely ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names Reverend Valerie A. Thompson and Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

This resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law, funding, or residents generally. Its significance is symbolic, a public acknowledgment by the state legislature of an individual's community and religious contributions.

• The whereas clauses recount Reverend Thompson's 2004 appointment as pastor, succeeding her father, Reverend Rudolph C. Allen Sr.
• The whereas clauses note her historic first-woman appointments to Baptist convention leadership bodies in Georgia and nationally.
• The resolving clause formally commends her on her 20th pastoral anniversary and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Columbus Georgia
• religious leadership