HR178: HR178 Baker, Antonio Cornelius; condolences

This resolution is a memorial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it recounts the life and career of Antonio Cornelius Baker, who was born in 1961 and died on November 8, 2024. The text describes his early life, his work as an arts editor and LGBTQ+ advocate, his service in the White House Presidential Personnel Office and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and his leadership roles at the National Association of People with AIDS and the Whitman-Walker Clinic. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and express regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Baker's family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret at the death of Antonio Cornelius Baker on November 8, 2024.
• Recites his biography and career in HIV/AIDS advocacy, public health policy, and federal government service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Baker's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a commemorative statement only.

The resolution directly names Antonio Cornelius Baker and his family, who will receive a copy from the House Clerk. It also reflects on organizations he worked with, such as the National Association of People with AIDS and the Whitman-Walker Clinic, though it imposes no obligations on them.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical impact is that Baker's family will receive an official copy of the House's tribute, and his contributions to HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy are formally entered into the legislative record.

• The resolving clause states House members join in honoring Baker's life and memory and express sincere regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Baker's family.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) details his biography, including his HIV-positive diagnosis, federal service, and leadership roles in HIV/AIDS organizations.

1. 2025-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• memorial resolution
• HIV/AIDS advocacy
• Georgia House of Representatives
• public health policy