HR 1328: Shipman, Ron; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ron Shipman, who spent nearly four decades at Georgia Power starting in 1984 and eventually became Vice President of the Southwest Region, and who later served as Executive Director and President of the Macon Water Authority, the first African American to hold that post. The resolution recounts his career in utility leadership and economic development work in Middle Georgia, along with his family life with his wife Anita Shipman. It formally states that the House honors his memory and contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Anita Shipman and the Shipman family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Ron Shipman.
• Recognizes his career contributions to Georgia Power, industrial and economic development efforts, the Macon Water Authority, and the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Anita Shipman and the Shipman family.

This resolution directly affects Anita Shipman and the Shipman family, who will receive official copies, as well as members of the Macon community and Georgia Power who are named in the tribute. It creates no obligations for the general public.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, formally recording the state legislature's recognition of a public figure's career and providing an official memorial document to his family.

• The whereas clauses detail Ron Shipman's career at Georgia Power beginning in 1984 and his later role at the Macon Water Authority.
• The first resolving clause has the House honor his memory and recognize his contributions to Georgia Power, economic development, and the Macon Water Authority.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to his wife and family.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• Georgia House resolution
• Ron Shipman
• Macon Water Authority
• Georgia Power
• Middle Georgia