HR2113: HR2113 Thomas, Reverend Dr. William E., Jr.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr., pastor of New Bethel A.M.E. Church, for his decades of religious and community leadership. It notes his upcoming induction on April 9, 2026 into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers during the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministries and Lay Ceremony. The resolution recounts his work growing New Bethel A.M.E. Church, creating educational and spiritual programs, and serving the community through preaching, counseling, and pastoral care. The House resolves to recognize and commend him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. for his religious and community leadership.
• States the House's congratulations on his induction into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers on April 9, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
• Creates no new statutes, funding, or legal obligations, as a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. and references New Bethel A.M.E. Church and the Morehouse College Board of Preachers, but it does not impose obligations on the public, agencies, or other Georgians.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, providing public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for one individual's religious and community service ahead of a formal honor at Morehouse College.

• The whereas clauses describe Reverend Thomas's ministry at New Bethel A.M.E. Church and his upcoming induction into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers on April 9, 2026.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize and commend him and extend well wishes for continued leadership.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• religious leadership
• Morehouse College
• Georgia House of Representatives