HR1342: HR1342 Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason Day; 03/03/26; Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason; investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any state law. Instead, it honors Reverend Dr. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., an Atlanta pastor, author, and historian, for his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center, a seminary in Atlanta. The resolution recounts his education, decades as an educator and college administrator, his pastoral service at several churches, and his leadership roles including as General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. It formally recognizes March 3, 2026, as "Reverend Herman 'Skip' Mason Day" and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to him.

• Commends Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason on his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.
• Designates March 3, 2026, as "Reverend Herman 'Skip' Mason Day" in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Mason.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. It also touches the Interdenominational Theological Center, the churches he has pastored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the honorary copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to a public, official acknowledgment of Reverend Mason's career and a ceremonial document presented to him by the House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses detail Dr. Mason's education, ministry, academic career, and leadership roles, including his presidency of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
• The resolving clause commends him on his investiture as the 12th President of the Interdenominational Theological Center.
• The resolution recognizes March 3, 2026, as Reverend Herman 'Skip' Mason Day.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Reverend Mason.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)

• ceremonial resolution
• Interdenominational Theological Center
• Atlanta clergy
• Georgia House of Representatives