--- title: SR 394. Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr394 cite_as: SR 394, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr394 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr394.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr394/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71356 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. 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Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3378 Senate Resolution 394 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th, Mangham of the 55th and others 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 S. R. 394 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3378 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 SENATE that the members of this body27 recognize and commend Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the wonderful occasion28 of his 13th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful29 fellowship and leadership.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Reverend Dr.32 William Holmes Robinson.33 S. R. 394 - 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 Senate resolution recognizes Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson of The Olivet Church for his 13th anniversary as pastor and his community service work. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson, pastor of The Olivet Church, on the 13th anniversary of his leadership there. The resolution highlights his role in a capital campaign that led to a new Worship and Services Center in 2018, and notes his service as chaplain for the Fulton and DeKalb County sheriff's offices and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. The resolution formally commends him and wishes him continued success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him, so he has a printed record of the honor from the state legislature. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on his 13th anniversary as pastor of The Olivet Church. - States the Senate's best wishes for his continued fellowship and leadership without creating any legal obligation or funding. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Robinson. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson, his congregation at The Olivet Church, and mentions the Fulton and DeKalb County sheriff's offices and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., where he has served as chaplain. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is a formal, printed acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate given to Reverend Robinson recognizing his pastoral service and community roles. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson for his 13th pastoral anniversary at The Olivet Church. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him. - The whereas clauses describe his church leadership, a 2018 capital campaign and new Worship and Services Center, and his chaplaincy roles. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-18) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-18) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Gail Davenport, RaShaun Kemp, Nan Orrock, Randal Mangham, Nabilah Islam Parkes, Nikki Merritt, Elena Parent - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71356 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr394.md?full=1