HR1781: HR1781 Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church; occasion of its anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church, noting that Reverend Outley opened the church for its first Sunday service in February 1997 and that the congregation has grown and served its community since then. The resolution formally commends the church for its record of service and extends best wishes for its continued growth. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church, so members can have a keepsake marking the honor.

• Formally recognizes Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church on the occasion of its anniversary.
• Commends the church's congregation for its history of community service and religious outreach since 1997.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church and its congregation. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which handles the ceremonial paperwork.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to the church's anniversary and community work, which the church can keep as a formal record of that honor.

• The whereas clauses describe the church's founding, noting Reverend Outley opened its doors for the first Sunday as pastor in February 1997.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize the church's history and commend its service to the Lord and community.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the church.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• David Sampson (D, HD-153)

• ceremonial resolution
• church anniversary
• community recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives