HR 678: Newman, Reverend Reginald B.; occasion of his retirement; recognize

This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it honors Reverend Reginald B. Newman, who has served since 1992 as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia, on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution highlights his work growing the church, helping establish a scholarship for graduating high school seniors, and receiving recognition such as the Atlanta Gospel Choice Award. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Reverend Newman.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Reginald B. Newman by name for his ministry and retirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Newman.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Reginald B. Newman and, by extension, the congregation of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia. It has no legal effect on any other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; its significance is symbolic, giving public, official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a longtime pastor's community service and ministry as he retires.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Reverend Newman's service since 1992 as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
• It notes his role in creating the Patrina T. and Reginald B. Newman scholarship for graduating high school seniors, established in 2009.
• It notes his recognition by Atlanta Business Magazine, including the Atlanta Gospel Choice Award and a listing among the top 100 Influential Pastors of Atlanta.
• The resolving clause commends him on his retirement and extends best wishes for future health and happiness.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Reverend Newman.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-74)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Riverdale Georgia
• faith community recognition