HR1682: HR1682 Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III.; occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the 33rd anniversary of his leadership of Destiny World Church. It does not change any Georgia law. The resolution recounts his work over 33 years, including founding the Destiny Christian Academy, WTP Ministries, home ownership workshops, and youth mentorship programs. The House formally commends him and extends best wishes for continued leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on his 33rd pastoral anniversary leading Destiny World Church.
• Lists community initiatives he founded, including the Destiny Christian Academy, WTP Ministries, home ownership workshops, and youth mentorship programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pastor Purvis.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names and honors Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III and Destiny World Church. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This resolution has purely ceremonial effect; it creates no legal rights, funding, or obligations. Its practical impact is limited to formally honoring Pastor Purvis and providing him a keepsake copy of the House's recognition.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Pastor Purvis's 33 years leading Destiny World Church and the programs he established there.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend him for his anniversary and extend well wishes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pastor Purvis.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)Primary sponsor
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• faith community recognition