HR1078: HR1078 Byrdsell, Reverend John G.; occasion of his 5th pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend John G. Byrdsell on his fifth anniversary leading Concord Baptist Church in Atlanta. It recounts his background, including 21 years as an Associate Minister at Antioch Baptist Church North before taking on the Concord Baptist Church congregation, and credits him with growing the church and starting programs that benefit the church and surrounding community. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect. It formally states that House members recognize and commend Reverend Byrdsell and wish him continued success, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend John G. Byrdsell on his 5th anniversary as pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Atlanta.
• States the House's best wishes for his continued fellowship and leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Byrdsell.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Reverend John G. Byrdsell and Concord Baptist Church in Atlanta. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition itself.

This resolution carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It creates an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a local pastor's service, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone in Georgia.

• The resolved clause recognizes and commends Reverend Byrdsell on his 5th pastoral anniversary and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to him.
• The whereas clauses recount his 21 years as an Associate Minister at Antioch Baptist Church North and his subsequent leadership of Concord Baptist Church.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• House recognition
• Atlanta community