SR716: SR716 Harris, Reverend Tracey R.; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Tracey R. Harris as the founding pastor of the new Harvest Community Outreach Church in Marietta, Georgia, marking his pastoral installation service on February 7, 2026 and the church's first official service on February 8, 2026. The resolution recounts Harris's life and career, including his early call to ministry, his work as a gospel singer and actor, his years as an associate pastor, his published book, his roles with the Cobb County District Attorney's Office and various businesses, and his humanitarian awards. The Senate formally congratulates him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors Reverend Tracey R. Harris on behalf of the Georgia Senate for his ministry and community work.
• 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, since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Tracey R. Harris and the congregation of the Harvest Community Outreach Church in Marietta, Georgia; it has no regulatory effect on the public at large.

The resolution carries symbolic weight, publicly recognizing a local pastor's career and a new church's opening in the official record of the Georgia Senate, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any requirement on Georgians.

• The resolution's WHEREAS clauses describe Reverend Harris's background, ministry, career in music and acting, and community service.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate honor and congratulate Reverend Harris and wish him continued health and success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Reverend Harris.

1. 2026-02-09Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Senate resolution
• community recognition
• Marietta Georgia
• faith leaders