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Georgia Senate adopts resolution recognizing Reverend Willie C. Neal for his service

Original title: Neal, Reverend Willie C.; recognize and commend

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 formally recognizes and commends Reverend Willie C. Neal for his decades of religious leadership, community service, and his 34 years as Senior Pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of Reverend Willie C. Neal; no funding, tax, or legal service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Reverend Willie C. Neal

Receives official legislative recognition and commendation from the Georgia Senate.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 11EX?
The resolution recognizes and commends Reverend Willie C. Neal for his outstanding religious leadership and service to the citizens of Georgia.
How long did Reverend Willie C. Neal serve at Philadelphia Baptist Church?
He served as Senior Pastor for 34 years, from 1987 until his retirement in 2021.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jun 23, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Read and Adopted
  2. Jun 22, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate Hopper

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Connected Entities

Early Hope Baptist Church, Locust Grove, Atlanta and 13 more
OrganizationEarly Hope Baptist Church“Church where he served as Assistant Pastor”Map →
locationLocust Grove“Location of Philadelphia Baptist Church”Map →
locationAtlanta“City where he moved and served as assistant pastor”Map →
locationMeriwether County“County of birth and schooling”Map →
OrganizationWork House of Faith Baptist Church“Church where he served as Assistant Pastor”Map →
OrganizationMiltech Company“Former employer in Decatur”Map →
locationGeorgia“State where the legislative body resides and where the honoree lived and served”Map →
locationGay“Birthplace of Reverend Willie C. Neal”Map →
PersonJoAnn Neal“Wife of Reverend Willie C. Neal”Map →
locationDecatur“Location of former employers”Map →
locationCovington“Location of Early Hope Baptist Church”Map →
OrganizationFloat Away Door Company“Former employer in Decatur”Map →
OrganizationPhiladelphia Baptist Church“Church where he served as Senior Pastor for 34 years”Map →
PersonMarvin Neal“Father of Reverend Willie C. Neal”Map →
PersonWillie C. Neal“Reverend recognized by the Senate resolution”Map →
PersonCorrie C. Neal“Mother of Reverend Willie C. Neal”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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