Georgia CommonsSR 145: Minister Berry Vernon Wren; recognize
Last action February 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Minister Berry Vernon Wren of Sparta for his 43 years leading Fairmont Baptist Church as he retires.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Minister Berry Vernon Wren, who was called to ministry in 1979 and led Culverton Baptist Church before beginning a 43-year tenure at Fairmont Baptist Church in Sparta, Georgia in 1982. The resolution commends his service upon his retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; its only effect is the formal recognition and the paperwork needed to deliver a printed copy to Minister Wren.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Minister Berry Vernon Wren by the Georgia Senate on the occasion of his retirement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Minister Wren.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Minister Berry Vernon Wren, his congregation at Fairmont Baptist Church in Sparta, Georgia, and the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must produce and distribute the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring one individual's decades of ministry and providing him a formal, official memento of that recognition from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Minister Wren's ministry history, including leading Culverton Baptist Church starting in 1979 and Fairmont Baptist Church in Sparta starting in 1982.
- The resolving clause formally commends Minister Wren on his retirement and wishes him future health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Minister Berry Vernon Wren on the wonderful occasion of his retirement and extend best wishes for future health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- ceremonial recognition
- Sparta Georgia
- religious leaders