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HR 626

King, Reverend Sherryl Harris; occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Debbie Buckner and 2 co-sponsors

Ceremonial House resolution recognizing Reverend Sherryl Harris King for 20 years leading Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church, honoring dementia, diabetes outreach and community programs.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 626

Summary — H.R. 626: Recognition of Reverend Sherryl Harris King on her 20th Pastoral Anniversary

Status: House Read and Adopted (Introduced January 22, 2025; Adopted April 9, 2025)
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory/ceremonial)

Purpose

This resolution formally recognizes and commends Reverend Sherryl Harris King on the occasion of her 20th pastoral anniversary as leader of Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. It honors her ministry, community programs, and leadership over two decades.

Key provisions and findings

  • Expresses recognition and commendation of Reverend King for 20 years of pastoral leadership at Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church.
  • Highlights accomplishments and community work under her leadership, including:
    • Growth of the congregation and expanded influence as a community spiritual center.
    • Establishment of programs and workshops to promote spiritual and educational development.
    • Health-focused initiatives, including partnership with the Alter Program at Emory University (dementia ministry training for African American churches) and collaboration with Dr. Henry Young of the University of Georgia on type II diabetes prevention.
    • Creation of the Home Touch Ministry to support persons living with dementia through outings and fellowship.
  • Praises Reverend King’s pastoral duties (preaching, pastoral care, counseling, baptisms, education, administration, humanitarian service) as exemplary.
  • Extends best wishes for continued fellowship and leadership.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Reverend King.

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly honors Reverend Sherryl Harris King and recognizes Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church.
  • Serves as formal public recognition for local community ministries and partnerships focused on dementia care and diabetes prevention.
  • The resolution is ceremonial; it does not create legal rights, obligations, or appropriations.

Procedural history

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025.
  • Referred to committees/subcommittees (record notes referrals to Natural Resources; Transportation & Infrastructure; Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment).
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; Laid before the House and Adopted on April 9, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled April 9, 2025.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsors listed include Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner, and Tremaine Reese; additional cosponsors include Russ Fulcher, Dan Newhouse (primary listed), Cliff Bentz, and Michael Baumgartner.
  • Companion/related bill: S. 182.

Legal and fiscal effect

  • This is a non-binding, honorary resolution. It has no statutory or budgetary effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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