HR256: HR256 Allen, Barbara Jean; condolences

25 LC 129 0156 House Resolution 256 By: Representative Bonner of the 73rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Allen; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Barbara Jean Allen on February 6, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Barbara Jean Allen was born on April 23, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved4 daughter of Reuben Clyde Redwine and Mary Belle McBride Redwine; and5 WHEREAS, she began her distinguished education career as an elementary school teacher6 before transitioning into school administration and serving as the principal of Fayette County7 Elementary School, where she provided strong leadership until her retirement in 1989; and8 WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Barbara Jean Allen was an active member9 of Inman United Methodist Church and a frequent visitor of Indi an Springs Holiness10 Campgrounds, where she hosted her immediate and extended family for ten sweltering days11 every summer in worship of her Lord; and12 H. R. 256 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0156 WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Ji mmie Allen, and was13 blessed with three remarkable children, Jeff, Jody, and Jerry; four wonderful grandchildren,14 Courtney, Hannah, Lucas, and Jimmie; and a magnificent great-granddaughter, Caysen; and15 WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern16 for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and unders tanding she demonstrated to17 her family and friends were admired by others; and18 WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation19 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,20 she made this world a better place in which to live; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Barbara Jean Allen will long be22 remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who23 had the great fortune of knowing her.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Barbara Jean Allen and26 express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 family of Barbara Jean Allen.30 H. R. 256 - 2 -