HR1930: HR1930 Copeland, First Lady Sarah Reynolds; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Sarah Reynolds Copeland for her four decades as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church and for her career as a classified professional in the Richmond County Board of Education's Professional Learning and Human Resources departments. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states the House's praise for her ministry work and career, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Sarah Reynolds Copeland for four decades of service as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church.
• States praise for her career as a classified professional in the Richmond County Board of Education's Professional Learning and Human Resources departments.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Sarah Reynolds Copeland. It also references Gardner Grove Baptist Church and the Richmond County Board of Education, where she worked, but it does not impose any obligations on them.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic tribute. Its main real-world outcome is that Copeland receives an official House document recognizing her ministry and career, distributed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe her 40-year tenure as First Lady of Gardner Grove Baptist Church and her career at the Richmond County Board of Education.
• The resolving clause formally commends her and extends wishes for continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)

• commendation resolution
• Richmond County
• Georgia House of Representatives
• ceremonial honors