--- title: HR 626. King, Reverend Sherryl Harris; occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr626 cite_as: HR 626, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr626 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr626.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr626/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71446 date: 2025-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr625.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr627.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr626.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 626 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Teddy Reese - Carolyn Hugley - Debbie Buckner text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2025 upstream_id: 2010557 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - Columbus Georgia - faith community recognition --- # HR 626. King, Reverend Sherryl Harris; occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0369 House Resolution 626 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, and Buckner of the 137th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Sherryl Harris King on the occasion of her 20th1 pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Reverend Sherryl Harris King has demonstrated her commitment to teaching3 the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addres sing the physical,4 psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5 WHEREAS, Reverend Sherryl Harris King was called by the Lord 20 years ago to lead the6 congregation of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia; and 7 WHEREAS, her vision and direction have helped Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church grow in size8 and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual9 leader and place for fellowship; and10 WHEREAS, over the past two decades leading Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church, Reverend11 Sherryl Harris King has established numerous programs and works hops which have12 improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community;13 and14 H. R. 626 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0369 WHEREAS, Reverend Sherryl Harris King has led the church to focusing on being healthy15 physically well, partnering with the Alter Program of Emory Uni versity to teach African16 American churches how to minister to those dealing with dementi a and with Dr. Henry17 Young of the University of Georgia focusing on the prevention of type II diabetes; and18 WHEREAS, under her leadership the church started the Home Touch Ministry for those19 dealing with dementia, giving them opportunities to get out of the home and to complete20 activities and to fellowship with others; and21 WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the s ick, counseling the22 troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or23 humanitarian, Reverend Sherryl Harris King serves as a shining example of God's righteous24 path; and25 WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Sherryl Harris King is26 a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and27 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments28 of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious woman.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Sherryl Harris King on the31 wonderful occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more32 years of successful fellowship and leadership.33 H. R. 626 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0369 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to35 Reverend Sherryl Harris King.36 H. R. 626 - 3 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Reverend Sherryl Harris King of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus for 20 years as pastor, without changing any state law. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not create or change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Reverend Sherryl Harris King for reaching her 20th anniversary as pastor of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. The resolution describes her work leading the congregation, including health focused ministry partnerships with Emory University and the University of Georgia, and a Home Touch Ministry program for people dealing with dementia. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to give her an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Sherryl Harris King for 20 years as pastor of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. - States the House's best wishes for her continued fellowship and leadership, with no legal effect on any Georgia statute. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend King. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Reverend Sherryl Harris King and, by extension, the congregation of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on any other group. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local faith leader's decades of community and health related ministry work, but it does not alter any rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe her 20 years leading Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church and programs like the Home Touch Ministry for people with dementia. - The resolving clause formally commends her on her 20th pastoral anniversary and wishes her continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-18) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71446 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr626.md?full=1