HR1722: HR1722 Morningside Presbyterian Church; 100th anniversary; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Morningside Presbyterian Church, located in Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The church was founded in November 1925 as a mission of the Atlanta Presbytery Home Mission Committee and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. The resolution recounts the church's history, its support for local organizations such as Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J.W. Dobbs Elementary School, Memorial Drive Ministries, MPC C.A.R.E., and Nicholas House, and its preschool program for children ages 15 months to Pre-K. It notes the church's centennial celebration held on November 16, 2025. The House formally recognizes the church's history, commends its century of service, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the church.

• Formally recognizes and commends Morningside Presbyterian Church for 100 years of service since its founding in November 1925.
• States the House's recognition of the church's community outreach, including support for named local ministries and service organizations.
• Acknowledges the church's Weekday Children's Ministries preschool program serving children ages 15 months to Pre-K.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.

This resolution directly concerns Morningside Presbyterian Church and its congregation in Atlanta, along with affiliated organizations it supports such as Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J.W. Dobbs Elementary School, and its own preschool program.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official state record honoring the church's century of community involvement and gives the congregation a formal document from the Georgia House marking the milestone.

• The whereas clauses describe the church's founding in November 1925 as a mission of the Atlanta Presbytery Home Mission Committee and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
• The resolution lists organizations the church currently supports, including Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Intown Cares, J.W. Dobbs Elementary School, Memorial Drive Ministries, MPC C.A.R.E., and Nicholas House.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize the church's history and commend its 100 years of service to the community.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)Primary sponsor
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)

• commemorative resolution
• Atlanta history
• church anniversary
• community service