HR1661: HR1661 Holston, Reverend Dr. Sidney; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts the life of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston, who was ordained as a minister in 1978 and became pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church in Junction City after his father's death, and who earlier worked as a public school teacher in Haralson and Harris Counties and ran a business. The resolution notes his service on several DeKalb County and Decatur bodies, including the Atlanta Regional Commission, the DeKalb County Board of Housing and Adjustment Appeal Board, and the South Decatur Community Council. The House resolves to honor his memory and express condolences, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston.
• Recites his biography, including his work as a teacher, business owner, and pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church.
• Lists his service on several DeKalb County and City of Decatur governmental and community boards.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

The resolution directly names the family of Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston, who will receive a copy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing it. It has no broader regulatory effect on Georgians.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal, symbolic statement of the Georgia House's condolences and public recognition of Reverend Dr. Holston's community and religious service, primarily meaningful to his family and community.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Reverend Dr. Holston's ordination in 1978 and his 1984 installation as pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church.
• The resolution notes his prior careers as a public school teacher in Haralson and Harris Counties and as a business owner.
• It lists his civic service on bodies including the Atlanta Regional Commission of Governmental Services and the DeKalb County Board of Housing and Adjustment Appeal Board.
• The resolving clause directs the House Clerk to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-03-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-10House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• DeKalb County
• community leaders