HR256: HR256 Allen, Barbara Jean; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial tribute to Barbara Jean Allen, who passed away on February 6, 2025. It recounts her life story, including her birth in Atlanta in 1932, her career as an elementary school teacher and later as principal of Fayette County Elementary School until her retirement in 1989, her religious faith and church involvement, and her family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and regret over her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Barbara Jean Allen and honors her life and memory.
• Recites biographical details about her education career, family life, and community involvement as part of the tribute.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

This resolution directly names and honors Barbara Jean Allen and her family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, published tribute from the state legislature that gives Allen's family an official commemorative document recognizing her life and career.

• The whereas clauses detail Barbara Jean Allen's birth, education career as a teacher and later principal of Fayette County Elementary School, and her retirement in 1989.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor her memory and express regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Fayette County schools