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GA HR1527
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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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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