--- title: HR 674. Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr674 cite_as: HR 674, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr674 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr674.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr674/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71527 date: 2025-03-20 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. 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Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3405 House Resolution 674 By: Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Hugley of the 141st, Bennett of the 94th, Miller of the 62nd, and Jackson of the 68th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the occasion of1 his 13th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has demonstrated his commitment to3 teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,4 psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5 WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson was called by the Lord 13 years ago6 to lead the congregation of The Olivet Church as its pastor, where he has since served with7 faith, wisdom, and a heart for ministry; and8 WHEREAS, under his leadership, The Olivet Church has experienced remarkable growth,9 including the successful launch of the "Let Us Rise Up and Buil d" Lifestyle Stewardship10 Capital Campaign, which resulted in the construction and dedication of a new Worship and11 Services Center on August 25, 2018; and12 WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has worked tirelessly to expand the13 church's reach, deepen its impact, and minister to the needs of the congregation and the14 surrounding community; and15 H. R. 674 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3405 WHEREAS, beyond his pastoral duties, he serves as chaplain for the Fulton and DeKalb16 County sheriff's offices and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and he has previously served17 on the Board of Trustees for the Progressive National Baptist Convention; and18 WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the s ick, counseling the19 troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or20 humanitarian, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has shown the energy, devotion, and21 commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and22 WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. William Holmes23 Robinson is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments25 of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson28 on the wonderful occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many29 more years of successful fellowship and leadership.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to32 Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson.33 H. R. 674 - 2 - ## 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 Dr. William Holmes Robinson of The Olivet Church for his 13th anniversary as pastor, recognizing his ministry and community service. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the occasion of his 13th anniversary leading The Olivet Church as pastor. It describes his work growing the church, including a capital campaign that led to a new Worship and Services Center dedicated in 2018, and his broader service as a chaplain for the Fulton and DeKalb County sheriff's offices and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Reverend Robinson and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on his 13th pastoral anniversary at The Olivet Church. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Robinson. - Extends the House's best wishes for his continued leadership and ministry, without creating any legal requirement or funding. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson, and references The Olivet Church, the Fulton and DeKalb County sheriff's offices, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., where he serves as chaplain. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It gives official state recognition to a local faith leader's decade-plus of service, which can be meaningful to his congregation and community but does not change any policy or funding. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount Reverend Robinson's 13 years as pastor of The Olivet Church and the construction of a new Worship and Services Center dedicated on August 25, 2018. - The resolved clause formally commends him and wishes him continued success in ministry. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide him a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Debra Bazemore, Carolyn Hugley, Karen Bennett, Tanya Miller, Derrick Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71527 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr674.md?full=1