HR888: HR888 Barker, Clarence "Ed"; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Clarence "Ed" Barker. It recounts his upbringing in Augusta and Warner Robins, his nine consecutive terms representing the 18th Senatorial District in middle Georgia from 1973 to 1991, his leadership roles with the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association, and his later business career running a furniture and decorator showroom in Highlands, North Carolina with his wife Janet. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Barker's family. The resolution has no regulatory effect and does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret at the passing of former state senator Clarence "Ed" Barker.
• Recounts Barker's biography, including his nine terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Barker's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving solely as a ceremonial tribute.

This resolution directly affects the family of Clarence "Ed" Barker, who will receive a copy of it, and has symbolic relevance to residents of the 18th Senatorial District and the Warner Robins community he served and represented.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; its significance is purely commemorative, formally recording the legislature's recognition of a former senator's decades of public service and community involvement.

• The whereas clauses detail Barker's upbringing in Augusta and Warner Robins and his nine consecutive terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991.
• The whereas clauses also describe his civic leadership roles and later business career in Highlands, North Carolina.
• The resolving clause states the House's expression of regret and honors his memory.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Barker's family.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia legislature
• Warner Robins
• state senate history