HR 437: Scott, Reverend Hermon; over 20 years of dedicated service as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Hermon Scott. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes his more than two decades of service leading the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, along with his broader career in ministry, the military, and community service. The resolution recounts his background as a Baptist minister ordained in 1980, his Army service, his pastorate at Baconton Missionary Baptist Church since 1997, and his involvement with groups like the NAACP and the Liberty County Homeless Coalition. It concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Reverend Scott.

• Formally commends and congratulates Reverend Hermon Scott for over 20 years as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee.
• Recites his biography, including his ordination in 1980, Army service, and pastorate at Baconton Missionary Baptist Church since 1997.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend Scott.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty since it is a commemorative resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Hermon Scott. It also references organizations he has worked with, including the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee, Baconton Missionary Baptist Church, the NAACP, and the Liberty County Homeless Coalition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing an individual's long-standing community and religious leadership in Liberty County.

• The resolved clause formally recognizes Reverend Scott for his leadership and dedication to Liberty County.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Reverend Scott.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Patrocinador principal
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• Liberty County
• community recognition
• ceremonial resolution
• Emancipation Proclamation