Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 624: Herring, Reverend John H.; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Reverend John H. Herring, pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, for his ministry and community work.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend John H. Herring. It recounts his path to ministry, including being licensed to preach in 2010 and ordained in 2011, and his 2012 succession as the fourth pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, following his father's retirement. The resolution highlights his leadership in growing the church and his role in the Men About Change program, an after-school and summer initiative for boys and girls focused on education, entrepreneurship, character development, and community service. The House formally recognizes and commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Reverend John H. Herring for his religious and community leadership in Macon, Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Herring.
- Creates no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, as it is a ceremonial honor rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend John H. Herring and, by extension, the congregation of Glorious Hope Baptist Church and participants in the Men About Change youth program in Macon, Georgia.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia House's recognition of one pastor's community and religious contributions in the official legislative record.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Reverend Herring's ordination in 2011 and his becoming pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon in 2012.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Reverend Herring and wish him continued success.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Herring.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend John H. Herring and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.”
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
- ceremonial resolution
- Macon Georgia
- religious leadership
- community service