Georgia HR29: Powell, Pastor Arthur L.; outstanding ministry, leadership, and service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending Pastor Arthur L. Powell for his outstanding ministry, leadership, and service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Pastor Arthur L. Powell for his outstanding ministry, leadership, and service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Pastor Arthur L. Powell is a faithful servant of God, an esteemed community leader, and a dedicated pastor whose life has been marked by unwavering commitment to ministry, faith, and public service; and WHEREAS, Pastor Powell was born in Valdosta, Georgia, later becoming a native of Decatur, Georgia, and accepted Christ as his Savior in 1972 before answering the call to the Gospel Ministry in 1974; and WHEREAS, he preached his first sermon from Psalms 25:2 entitled "Lord Let Me Not Be Ashamed," and he was ordained by Thankful Baptist Church in 1979; and WHEREAS, Pastor Powell has faithfully served as Pastor of Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Morrow, Georgia, since 1986, leading the church through tremendous spiritual growth and expansion from a modest congregation to a thriving ministry of more than 1,500 members and over 40 ministries; and H. R. 29EX LC 112 4328 WHEREAS, under his visionary leadership, Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased land on Rex Road in 1992 and, through faith, prayer, and dedication, constructed a new sanctuary and educational wing, marching into the new edifice in July 1999; and WHEREAS, Pastor Powell …

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Sponsors

• Sandra Scott (D, 76) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. June 22, 2026: House First Readers
3. June 22, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR29?

HR29 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Powell, Pastor Arthur L.; outstanding ministry, leadership, and service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; recognize.

What does HR29 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Pastor Arthur L. Powell for his outstanding ministry, leadership, and service to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR29?

Passed both chambers as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HR29?

Sandra Scott (D, 76).

Where is the official record for HR29?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74889