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Invocation by Peachtree Presbyterian pastor opens session
Summary
A ceremonial invocation and prayer were delivered by Dr. Rich Conwisher (Peachtree Presbyterian Church) during the House of Representatives session; no legislative business or formal actions were part of this portion of the record.
Dr. Rich Conwisher, senior pastor of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, delivered an invocation to open the House of Representatives session, offering an extended reading of the Sermon on the Mount and a prayer for the body's work and the state. The remarks included biblical excerpts (the Beatitudes, teachings about worry and judgment, and the parable of the wise and foolish builders) and a closing prayer asking for wisdom and faithful stewardship.
The invocation was introductory and ceremonial; the transcript records no motions, votes, or formal legislative actions tied to this segment. Personal biographical remarks preceded the reading: an introducer noted Conwisher's pastoral tenure, education (Trinity University, Princeton, Fuller Theological Seminary), board service, his wife Kelly's entrepreneurship, and family details. The transcript also records brief commendation for the pastor's service and a benediction-style closing.
Because the record for this portion consists solely of an invocation and ceremonial remarks, there are no policy proposals, legal references, or formal actions to report from this segment.
