--- title: SR 964. Headd, Reverend Avery; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr964 cite_as: SR 964, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr964 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr964.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr964/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74135 date: 2026-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Headd, Reverend Avery; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 964 By: Senators Merritt of the 9th, Dixon of the 45th, Anderson of the 43rd, Sims of the 12th and Rahman of the 5th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Avery Headd on the occasion of his 31st pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Avery Headd has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and WHEREAS, Reverend Headd was called by the Lord 31 years ago to lead the congregation of Poplar Hill Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Poplar Hill Baptist Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and WHEREAS, over the past three decades leading Poplar Hill Baptist Church, Reverend Headd has established numerous programs and workshops which have improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Reverend Headd serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Headd is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Avery Headd on the wonderful occasion of his 31st pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Avery Headd. ## 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 Reverend Avery Headd of Poplar Hill Baptist Church for his 31st anniversary as pastor, recognizing decades of ministry and community service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Reverend Avery Headd on the occasion of his 31st year as pastor of Poplar Hill Baptist Church. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes Reverend Headd's leadership, describing his role in growing the church, establishing community programs, and providing spiritual guidance over three decades. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy for distribution to Reverend Headd, giving him a keepsake record of the Senate's recognition. It has no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect; its purpose is purely to commend an individual for his community and religious service. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Avery Headd for 31 years as pastor of Poplar Hill Baptist Church. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Headd. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial honor. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Reverend Avery Headd and Poplar Hill Baptist Church. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and does not change life for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to a local pastor's decades of religious and community service. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause recognizes and commends Reverend Avery Headd on his 31st pastoral anniversary and wishes him continued success. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy available for distribution to Reverend Headd. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Nikki Merritt, Clint Dixon, Tonya Anderson, Freddie Sims, Sheikh Rahman - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74135 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr964.md?full=1