HR1385: HR1385 Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, which marks its 100th anniversary on March 22, 2026. The resolution recounts the church's history in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta since the 1920s, its namesakes Bishop Atticus Haygood and Laura Haygood, and its ongoing community programs, including child care, preschool, after-school care, and youth sports through Haygood Hoops. The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the House recognizes the church's history, commends its century 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.

• Formally recognizes Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church's 100th anniversary, celebrated March 22, 2026.
• Commends the church for a century of religious and community service in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic statement of recognition only.

The resolution directly names and honors Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, its congregation, and its affiliated ministries and programs, including its Weekday Children's Ministries and Haygood Hoops youth sports program. It has no legal effect on any other person or entity.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a formal expression of recognition. Its practical effect is limited to a commemorative document the church can keep, marking public acknowledgment of its history and service by the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe the church's founding in the 1920s, its namesakes Bishop Atticus Haygood and Laura Haygood, and its community programs.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize the church's history and commend its 100 years of service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)Primary sponsor
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)

• church anniversary
• Atlanta history
• House resolution
• community service recognition