SR485: SR485 Barker, Clarence "Ed"; condolences

This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Clarence "Ed" Barker, who served in the state Senate representing the 18th Senatorial District for nine consecutive terms from 1973 to 1991. The resolution recounts his early life in Warner Robins, Georgia, his service to his constituents, his leadership roles in the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association, and his later career running a furniture and decorator showroom in North Carolina with his wife Janet. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of tribute.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of former state senator Clarence "Ed" Barker.
• Recounts Barker's nine terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991 and his community leadership roles.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Barker's family.

The resolution directly names the family of Clarence "Ed" Barker, including his wife Janet and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring Barker's decades of public service and gives his family a formal keepsake from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Barker's background, his nine terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991, and his community and business activities after leaving office.
• The resolved clause states that the Senate joins in honoring Barker's life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Barker's family.

1. 2025-03-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

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