Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 275: Apostle Darryl L. Winston; recognize
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Apostle Darryl L. Winston of Georgia for his decades of ministry, community outreach, and leadership training work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes and commends Apostle Darryl L. Winston for his religious and community work, including founding Greater Works Ministries in 1995 and several other outreach organizations such as the Mercy Seat Assembly, the Global Prayer Network, the Shalom Assembly, the F.R.E.D. Initiative, and the Save our City Coalition. The resolution also notes that his School of Ministry has trained more than 2,000 leaders from various denominations. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Apostle Winston as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Apostle Darryl L. Winston for his ministry and community service work.
- States the Senate's best wishes for his continued fellowship and leadership in the years ahead.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to him.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing state obligation since it is a commendatory resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Apostle Darryl L. Winston. It does not impose duties or create effects for the general public, though it references the many people connected to the ministries and organizations he founded.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. It serves as a formal, public statement of appreciation from the Georgia Senate for one individual's community and religious contributions, documented in the official legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Apostle Winston's background, including his 1986 call to ministry and 1991 ordination in Washington, D.C.
- It lists organizations he founded, including Greater Works Ministries, Mercy Seat Assembly, and the Save our City Coalition.
- The resolving clause formally commends him on behalf of the Senate for his good works.
- A closing clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Apostle Darryl L. Winston for his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- community recognition
- faith leaders