HR1641: HR1641 Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union; 141 years of service to the Baptist churches and community; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union, a group of Baptist ministers organized in Atlanta 141 years ago. The resolution recounts the union's history, noting that many early records were lost in the Great Fire of 1917, and lists numerous pastors and leaders who have served the organization over the decades, including its current president, Rev. Jarius Dorsey. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the union for its service to the Lord and community and wishes it continued growth and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the union, which is typically presented as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union for 141 years of service to Baptist churches and the community.
• Recounts the union's history, including the loss of early records in the Great Fire of 1917 and a list of past leaders and presidents.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the union's continued growth and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the union.

The resolution directly names and honors the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union, its current president Rev. Jarius Dorsey, and numerous past pastors and leaders. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union official recognition from the state legislature and a keepsake copy of the resolution.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the union's founding 141 years ago and its role in organizing Baptist preachers in Atlanta.
• It notes that records explaining some of the union's early history were destroyed in the Great Fire of 1917.
• It lists numerous pastors who served as leaders or presidents of the union, including Rev. Frank Quarles and M.L. King Sr.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize the union's history and commend its 141 years of service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to the union.

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

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

• ceremonial resolution
• Baptist churches
• Atlanta history
• House of Representatives honors