HR1026: HR1026 dReam Center Church of Atlanta; occasion of its 20th anniversary; recognize
Last action January 15, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes The dReam Center Church of Atlanta on its 20th anniversary, commending its history of community service.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, which was organized in 2005 by Pastor William H. Murphy and Pastor Danielle Murphy. The resolution recounts the church's founding, its first service held on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, and its record of community and humanitarian service over 20 years. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes the church's history, commends its 20 years of service, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes The dReam Center Church of Atlanta on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
- Commends the church's 20 years of service to the Lord and the community, as stated in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
Who it affects
The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, its pastors William H. Murphy and Danielle Murphy, and its congregation are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is tasked with preparing a copy for the church.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the General Assembly's formal recognition of the church's anniversary and community work on the official record and provides the church a keepsake copy.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the church's 2005 founding, its first service, and its record of community service, providing background rather than binding rules.
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes the church's history and commends its 20 years of service and community work.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the church.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Atlanta churches
- community recognition