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Read. Follow. Verify.Georgia Senate commends Philadelphia Baptist Church on its 153rd anniversary
Last action · June 23, 2026: Senate Read and AdoptedSponsors: Gail Davenport and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
The Georgia Senate adopted a resolution recognizing Philadelphia Baptist Church for its 153 years of service to the community and commemorating its upcoming mortgage-burning ceremony.
Expresses official legislative commendation without altering state laws, funding allocations, or administrative regulations.
Who It Affects
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Philadelphia Baptist Church congregation
The church and its members receive official legislative recognition and commendation from the Georgia Senate.
Key Facts
- Philadelphia Baptist Church was founded in the fall of 1873 by a small group of men after harvesting their crops.
- Rev. Hilliard Glass served as the church's first pastor.
- In 1901, the trustees purchased one acre of land for $15 to build a church, which was later bricked in 1969.
- Construction on a new church edifice began in 2007 under Rev. Willie Neal, and members marched into the new building on October 14, 2007.
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- Under Rev. Antonio Wyartt, the sanctuary debt was paid off by February 2026, with a mortgage burning ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026.
- The Georgia Senate officially recognizes the church's history and extends its best wishes for continued growth.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jun 23, 2026SenateFloorSenate Read and Adopted
- Jun 22, 2026SenateIntroducedSenate Hopper
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