Georgia CommonsSR 716: Harris, Reverend Tracey R.; honor
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Reverend Tracey R. Harris of Marietta for founding the Harvest Community Outreach Church and marks the church's first official service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Tracey R. Harris, founding pastor of the Harvest Community Outreach Church in Marietta, Georgia, on the occasion of his pastoral installation service on February 7, 2026 and the church's first official service on February 8, 2026. The resolution recounts Harris's background, including his early ministry, his music career with gospel artists and the Georgia Mass Choir, his acting role in the production 'Riverdance,' his family, his prior work as an associate pastor, his writing and business ventures, and his role as Chaplain and Criminal Investigator for the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. The Senate resolves to honor and congratulate him, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Reverend Tracey R. Harris for his ministry and community work through a Senate resolution.
- Congratulates him on the opening of the Harvest Community Outreach Church in Marietta, Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Harris.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Tracey R. Harris and the Harvest Community Outreach Church in Marietta. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official Senate recognition to a Georgia pastor and his new church, providing a public record of appreciation, but it does not change any law, spend state money, or impose obligations on anyone.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Reverend Harris's ministry, career, family, and community service in detail.
- The resolving clause has the Senate honor Harris and congratulate him on opening the Harvest Community Outreach Church.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Reverend Harris.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Reverend Tracey R. Harris, congratulate him upon the opening of the Harvest Community Outreach Church, and extend their sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- community recognition
- Marietta Georgia
- clergy honors