SR950: SR950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his career in ministry, which began in 1996 and included leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina before he became senior pastor of Abilene Baptist Church. The resolution highlights his leadership of Abilene Baptist Church over the past 14 years, his role as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference, and his authorship of three books. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pastor Whitt as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for 30 years of pastoral service and extends best wishes for continued leadership.
• Recounts his ministry history since 1996, including leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina before becoming senior pastor of Abilene Baptist Church.
• Notes his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Pastor Whitt.

The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him, and indirectly reflects on the congregation of Abilene Baptist Church that he leads.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is a formal, public honor from the Georgia Senate for one individual's decades of religious leadership, documented in the state's legislative record.

• The whereas clauses detail Pastor Whitt's ministry career since 1996, his leadership of Abilene Baptist Church, and his written works.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes and commends him for 30 years of pastoral service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.

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• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)Primary sponsor
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• ceremonial recognition
• faith leaders
• Abilene Baptist Church