Smith, Reverend Dr. William J., Jr.; commend
HR 318 is a symbolic resolution commending Reverend Dr. William J. Smith Jr. for his community leadership and religious service, specifically recognizing his work as pastor of Wheat Street Baptist Church in Atlanta and his founding of community initiatives like Embracing Hope of Howard County. It highlights his contributions to intergenerational ministry, community development, and his authorship of *Under One Roof: Building an Intergenerational Church*. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors him with a formal commendation and a copy of the resolution. This is a standard commemorative measure with no direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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