Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 615: Herring, Paster Wallace B., Sr.; condolences
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr. of Macon, a Vietnam War veteran, longtime pastor, and community mentor who died recently.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr., who passed away. It recounts his service as a paratrooper in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, his 16 years as Senior Pastor of Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, and his community work as a Tubman Torchbearer, a 20-year Macon Little League coach, and a mentor to young people across Middle Georgia. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial tribute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr., including his wife Lena and children Wallace Jr., Lisa, John, and Moses, as well as the congregation of Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church and the Macon community he served.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, permanent record of the Georgia House's recognition of Pastor Herring's military service, pastoral leadership, and community contributions, and gives his family a formal document of tribute.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount his Army service as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War and his 16 years as Senior Pastor of Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Macon.
- The resolved clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-74)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Macon Georgia
- Vietnam War veteran
- community tribute