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SR 556

Moore Jr., Bishop Pierce; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Derek Mallow

Honors Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for 16+ years of spiritual leadership and community service at Savannah Deliverance Center, recognizing his mentorship and impact.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 556

Summary — SR 556 (Senate Resolution)

Title: Recognizing and commending Bishop Pierce Moore Jr.
Sponsor: Senator Derek Mallow (2nd)
Classification: Senate resolution (honorary)
Status: Read and Adopted; Reported Enrolled

Purpose / Intent

SR 556 is an honorary resolution recognizing and commending Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for his religious leadership, community service, and spiritual mentorship — specifically marking his 16th Pastoral Anniversary at Savannah Deliverance Center, the headquarters church of Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia, Inc.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Pastor and Overseer Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. for his contributions to spiritual growth and community outreach.
  • Highlights Bishop Moore’s service as pastor of Savannah Deliverance Center for more than 16 years, his role with the Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia (founded 1965), and the partnership with his wife, Minister Barbara N. Moore.
  • Notes Bishop Moore’s awards, citations, and community impact.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to Bishop Pierce Moore Jr. and the Savannah Deliverance Center family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary: Bishop Pierce Moore Jr., Minister Barbara N. Moore, and the congregants and leadership of Savannah Deliverance Center and the broader Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia community.
  • No regulatory, financial, or administrative obligations are created for state agencies or private parties beyond preparation and distribution of resolution copies.

Procedural / Timeline notes

  • Introduced/received by the Secretary of the Senate: May 20, 2025 (record).
  • Read and adopted (final recorded action): May 22, 2025; vote recorded in the Senate Journal; reported enrolled the same day.
  • Final status: Senate Read and Adopted (ceremonial resolution).

Impact and limitations

  • SR 556 is ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create law, appropriate funds, or change government policy.
  • Its primary effect is formal public recognition and documentation of Bishop Moore’s service and community contributions.

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

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