HR1614: HR1614 Kornegay, Pastor Nancy; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recounts Pastor Nancy Kornegay's religious journey, from her conversion at age 16 in North Carolina through her move to Hinesville, Georgia, where she founded the Tabernacle of Prayer church with a small group of members. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Kornegay for her leadership and dedication and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no regulatory effect and does not amend any Georgia statute.

• Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Nancy Kornegay for decades of leadership and dedication in ministry.
• Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes to her for continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pastor Kornegay.

The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Nancy Kornegay and, by extension, her congregation at the Tabernacle of Prayer in Hinesville, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It creates an official public record of the Georgia House's appreciation for Pastor Kornegay's decades of religious and community service in Hinesville.

• The whereas clauses recount Pastor Kornegay's religious conversion in 1973, her early mentorship, and her founding of the Tabernacle of Prayer in Hinesville, Georgia.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her leadership and dedication and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• commemorative resolution
• Hinesville Georgia
• religious leadership
• House of Representatives honors