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GA HR1527

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1527 recognizes and commends New Providence Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, founded in 1870 from a prayer meeting held in the home of Sister Donald and first pastored by Reverend Jessie Hatchett
  • The church purchased its present land site in 1914 and began construction of a permanent structure in 1917 with the deed and $35.00; it was incorporated with the city in 1961 under Reverend C.C. Cloud
  • Under the leadership of Reverend Thaddeus T. Spencer, New Providence Baptist Church became the first African American church to register with the Columbus African American History Museum and established marriage and prison ministries
  • The resolution was sponsored by Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th, and Smyre of the 135th districts
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to New Providence Baptist Church

Legislative Description

New Providence Baptist Church; occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

6/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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