HR2041: HR2041 Woodard, Pastor Terry; outstanding service and leadership in Clayton County; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pastor Terry Woodard, founder of Victory In Christ Ministries and Victory Hope House in Riverdale, Georgia. The resolution recounts his more than 30 years living in Clayton County, his role as Vice President of the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County, and outreach programs he runs such as a weekly food pantry, a clothing and household goods ministry, and back-to-school backpack drives. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply states the House's recognition of Woodard's service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Pastor Terry Woodard for his community service and leadership in Clayton County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Woodard.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a purely honorary statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Pastor Terry Woodard and, by extension, the Clayton County community and congregants of Victory In Christ Ministries and Victory Hope House who benefit from his outreach programs.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to a formal House acknowledgment and a printed copy given to Pastor Woodard.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Woodard's founding of Victory In Christ Ministries and Victory Hope House and his relocation of the ministry to Riverdale, Georgia in June 2016.
• It notes his role as Vice President of the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County.
• It lists specific outreach programs, including weekly food pantry distributions, the 'Hope Outlet' clothing ministry, and annual back-to-school backpack drives.
• The resolving clause commends Woodard for his contributions to Clayton County and Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Woodard a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• Clayton County
• community service
• ceremonial resolution
• faith-based organizations