Dacula Patch Columnist Selected as House Chaplain

Dacula Patch’s has been invited to serve as chaplain of the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 16.

Newman, a pastor, columnist and ethics and religious affairs specialist for the Georgia Baptist Convention, will serve as chaplain of the day on crossover day. Crossover day is the 30th day of the session. No new legislation will be introduced during the session after March 16 as legislators focus on bills already working their way through the system.

“This will be my first time having this honor and opportunity to speak to all the House members at one time in a spiritual devotional setting,” Newman said.

House Speaker David Ralston issued the invitation at the request of State Rep. Terry England (R-108), who represents parts of Barrow County.

As chaplain, Newman will address the House prior to the beginning of the legislative day. A copy of his remarks will be included in the Book of Devotions prepared at the end of the legislative session.