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This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 200-year history of Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia, highlighting its significant contributions to the local community and broader society since its founding in 1825. The church is praised for its pioneering efforts, including establishing the oldest Sunday School in DeKalb County in 1831, maintaining services during the Civil War, founding 17 new congregations in the area, and creating the Decatur Female Seminary (now Agnes Scott College) in 1889. The resolution acknowledges the church's global mission work, supporting international partners in countries like South Sudan, Madagascar, and South Korea, and its local community service, such as hosting the Global Village Project for refugee teenage girls and creating the Threshold Ministry to assist marginalized individuals. The House of Representatives commends the church for its 200 years of dedicated service, recognizing its mission to worship, love, and serve with hospitality, generosity, and compassion, and extends best wishes for its continued growth and success, with the Clerk of the House authorized to provide an official copy of the resolution to the church.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71585