Georgia CommonsSR 950: Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt of Abilene Baptist Church for 30 years of pastoral service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt, senior pastor of Abilene Baptist Church, for three decades of ministry work. The resolution describes his career leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina before coming to Abilene Baptist Church, his role as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference, and his authorship of three books. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Pastor Whitt and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for 30 years of pastoral service, including his current leadership at Abilene Baptist Church.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued leadership in future years.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pastor Whitt.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is a purely ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt and, by extension, the congregation of Abilene Baptist Church. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It creates no new obligations, funding, or legal changes for Georgians; its purpose is to publicly honor an individual's decades of service through an official Senate statement and a distributed printed copy.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Pastor Whitt's biography and career, including his roles in Tennessee, Ohio, South Carolina, and at Abilene Baptist Church since arriving there.
- The resolved clause formally commends him for 30 years of pastoral service and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of exceptional pastoral service as well as extend best wishes for many more years of successful leadership”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- community recognition
- religious leaders