Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 556: Moore Jr., Bishop Pierce; recognize
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. of Savannah Deliverance Center for more than 16 years of pastoral service on the occasion of his 16th anniversary.
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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 Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., who has pastored Savannah Deliverance Center in Savannah, part of the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc. founded in 1965, for more than 16 years. The resolution praises his religious leadership, his work with his wife Minister Barbara N. Moore, and the church's growth and outreach across the coastal region. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Bishop Moore and his church community. It carries no legal or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for his pastoral service at Savannah Deliverance Center.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Bishop Moore and his church community.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor passed by the Senate.
Who it affects
Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., his wife Minister Barbara N. Moore, and the congregation of Savannah Deliverance Center and the broader Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc. are the parties named and honored in this resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the state Senate of a local pastor's long service, which the church community can keep as an official record of recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Bishop Moore's 16-plus years leading Savannah Deliverance Center, part of a church network founded in 1965.
- The resolving clause has the Senate officially commend Bishop Moore for his spiritual and community work.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Bishop Moore and his church family.
From the bill
“it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring Messenger of God be appropriately honored on the occasion of his 16th Pastoral Anniversary”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community recognition
- religious leaders
- Savannah