HR2114: HR2114 New Bethel A.M.E. Church; occasion of its 37th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring New Bethel A.M.E. Church, located in Lithonia, Georgia, on the occasion of its 37th anniversary. The resolution recounts the church's history, noting that it was among the first churches to install solar panels and that it has paid off its mortgage debt in full. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes the church's history, commends its 37 years of service to the Lord and the community, and wishes it continued growth and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church.

• Formally recognizes New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia, Georgia on its 37th anniversary.
• Commends the church for 37 years of service to the Lord and the surrounding community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or impose any legal requirement.

The resolution directly names and honors New Bethel A.M.E. Church and its congregation in Lithonia, Georgia. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government bodies.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial consequences. It gives the church public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for its anniversary and community work, but it does not change any rights, funding, or obligations for anyone.

• The resolved clause recognizes the church's history and commends its 37 years of service to the Lord and community.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the church.
• The preamble notes the church was one of the first to install solar panels and has paid off its mortgage debt.

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

• ceremonial resolution
• Lithonia Georgia
• church anniversary
• House of Representatives