Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia SR11: Neal, Reverend Willie C.; recognize and commend
Status: Passed both chambers, June 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Willie C. Neal for his outstanding service; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Reverend Willie C. Neal for his outstanding service; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Reverend Willie C. Neal for his outstanding service; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Willie C. Neal has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he has played as a religious leader and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Rev. Neal was born in 1938 in Gay, Georgia, Meriweather County, to Rev. Marvin Neal and Mrs. Corrie C. Neal, and he attended the Meriwether County School System; and WHEREAS, in 1957, Rev. Neal married JoAnn Neal, and this union was blessed with seven children--in 1959, he moved his family to Atlanta and worked 24 years at Float Away Door Company and Miltech Compay in Decatur, Georgia; and WHEREAS, in 1956, he gave his life to the Lord and was called to preach; he served as Assistant Pastor at the Work House of Faith Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and Early Hope Baptist Church in Covington, Georgia; and S. R. 11EX LC 112 4325 WHEREAS, in 1987, Rev. Neal was called to Pastor Philadelphia Baptist Church in Locust Grove, Georgia, where he served as Senior Pastor for 34 years before retiring in 2021--under his pastorage and distinguished leadership, the church has flourished, including eight deacons ordained, the organization of …
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Donzella James (D, 28)
- Michael Rhett (D, 33)
- Howard, Jaha (D, 35)
- Randal Mangham (D, 55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Adopted
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR11?
- SR11 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Neal, Reverend Willie C.; recognize and commend.
- What does SR11 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Reverend Willie C. Neal for his outstanding service; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR11?
- Passed both chambers as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR11?
- Gail Davenport (D, 17), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR11?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74880
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