--- title: SR 556. Moore Jr., Bishop Pierce; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr556 cite_as: SR 556, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr556 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr556.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr556/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72059 date: 2025-04-04 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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Moore Jr., Bishop Pierce; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3634 Senate Resolution 556 By: Senator Mallow of the 2nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Bishop Pierce Moore Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. has demonstrated his commitmen t to teaching the2 Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,3 psychological, and spiritual needs of others; and4 WHEREAS, Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. was called to serve at Savannah Deliverance Center5 of the Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc., where he has pastored for more than 16 years;6 and7 WHEREAS, Savannah Deliverance Center is the headquarters church for Deliverance8 Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc., which was founded in 1965; and9 WHEREAS, with the support of his wife, Minister Barbara N. Moore, First Lady and District10 Mother, this spiritual team has provided guidance and leadershi p for the worshipers of11 Savannah Deliverance Center, which has continued to grow and ex pand its outreach to12 worshipers across the coastal region; and13 S. R. 556 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3634 WHEREAS, a religious mentor who is dedicated to the awareness and spiritual development14 of all people, Bishop Moore is a highly respected spiritual lea der and shining example to15 others to follow God's righteous path; and16 WHEREAS, this accomplished community servant has received many awards, citations, and17 commendations for his life's work, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring18 Messenger of God be appropriately honored on the occasion of hi s 16th Pastoral19 Anniversary.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 recognize and commend Pastor and Overseer Bishop Pierce Moore J r. for his many good22 works to improve the spiritual growth of his church and the surrounding community.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed24 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for dis tribution to Bishop Pierce25 Moore Jr. and the Savannah Deliverance Center family.26 S. R. 556 - 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 honors Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. of Savannah Deliverance Center for more than 16 years of pastoral service on his 16th Pastoral Anniversary. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., who has led Savannah Deliverance Center, the headquarters church of the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc. (founded in 1965), for more than 16 years. The resolution praises Bishop Moore's religious leadership alongside his wife, Minister Barbara N. Moore, and credits the couple with growing the church's outreach across the coastal region of Georgia. The Senate formally commends him for his community and spiritual work, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for Bishop Moore and the Savannah Deliverance Center congregation. It carries no funding, penalties, or legal requirements. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for over 16 years of pastoral leadership at Savannah Deliverance Center. - States the Senate's praise for his and his wife's role in growing the church's outreach across the coastal region. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Bishop Moore and his church community. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., his wife Minister Barbara N. Moore, and the congregation of Savannah Deliverance Center in Savannah, part of the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia Inc. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Bishop Moore and providing him and his congregation with an official copy of the Senate's commendation. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Bishop Moore's 16-plus years pastoring Savannah Deliverance Center and his wife's role as First Lady and District Mother. - The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend Bishop Moore for his community and spiritual work. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to Bishop Moore and the Savannah Deliverance Center family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Derek Mallow - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72059 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr556.md?full=1