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HR 391GEORGIASession 2025_26State Billsigned
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Georgia House Commends Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. for Tenth Pastoral Anniversary

Original title: Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize

Last action · February 24, 2025: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Teddy Reese and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives officially recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on celebrating his tenth at Wynnton Hill Baptist Church.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the individual; no funding, service, or legal requirements are established.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr.

Receives official legislative recognition and a copy of the adopted resolution.

Key Facts

  • House Resolution 391 recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on his tenth pastoral anniversary at Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia.
  • He has provided more than 25 years of pastoral leadership across multiple congregations including Friendship Baptist Church, Simpson Road Baptist Church, and Living Faith Church.
  • He has served for 20 years in the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc. as former Home Missions Director and current Director of Music.
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized to provide a copy of the resolution to Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 391?
The resolution recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on the occasion of his tenth at Wynnton Hill Baptist Church.
Which congregations has Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. led?
He has provided pastoral leadership to Friendship Baptist Church in Calhoun, Simpson Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, Living Faith Church in Mableton, and Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus.

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Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Feb 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Feb 24, 2025HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Sponsors

Teddy ReeseHouse · District 140DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Carolyn HugleyHouse · District 141DemocraticCosponsor
Carmen RiceHouse · District 139RepublicanCosponsor
Debbie BucknerHouse · District 137DemocraticCosponsor
Vance SmithHouse · District 138RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Living Faith Church, Wynnton Hill Baptist Church, Germany and 16 more
OrganizationLiving Faith Church“Church in Mableton where he provided pastoral leadership”Map →
OrganizationWynnton Hill Baptist Church“Church in Columbus, Georgia where he serves as pastor”Map →
locationGermany“Country location”Map →
OrganizationNational and Progressive Baptist Conventions“Conventions where he preached”Map →
locationMableton“City where Living Faith Church is located”Map →
locationAtlanta“City where Simpson Road Baptist Church is located”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc.“Organization where he served as Home Missions Director and Director of Music”Map →
PersonReverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr.“Honoree recognized by the resolution”Map →
OrganizationSimpson Road Baptist Church“Church in Atlanta where he provided pastoral leadership”Map →
locationGeorgia“State location”Map →
locationCalhoun“City where Friendship Baptist Church is located”Map →
locationColumbus“City where Wynnton Hill Baptist Church is located”Map →
locationMeiningen“International location where he preached”Map →
locationHaiti“Country location”Map →
locationLiberia“Country location”Map →
locationFrankfurt“International location where he preached”Map →
OrganizationFriendship Baptist Church“Church in Calhoun where he provided pastoral leadership”Map →
locationAfrica“Region location”Map →
locationCzechoslovakia“Country location”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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