--- title: HR 1328. Shipman, Ron; honoring the life and legacy; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1328 cite_as: HR 1328, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1328 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1328.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1328/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73142 date: 2026-02-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Shipman, Ron; honoring the life and legacy; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1328 By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Paris of the 142nd, Herring of the 145th, Griffin of the 149th, and Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Ron Shipman; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the passing of Ron Shipman, an extraordinary business executive, visionary public servant, and devoted family man whose life's work reflected an unwavering commitment to leadership, service, and the advancement of communities throughout Middle Georgia, this state, and beyond; and WHEREAS, throughout a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, Ron Shipman served with excellence at Georgia Power, beginning in 1984 at Plant Hatch as a nuclear chemistry technician and environmental specialist and rising through numerous leadership roles in environmental affairs, legislative and external affairs, customer service, and regional operations, ultimately serving as Vice President of the Southwest Region, where he oversaw electric service delivery to hundreds of thousands of customers across a vast multiregional territory; and WHEREAS, his leadership at Georgia Power strengthened infrastructure reliability, fostered economic growth, and advanced responsible environmental stewardship, earning him widespread respect as a thoughtful executive who balanced innovation with community responsibility; and WHEREAS, following his distinguished tenure in the electric utility industry, he continued his commitment to public service through leadership in economic development and regional advancement, including work with industrial development initiatives and civic organizations that helped position Middle Georgia for sustainable growth and opportunity; and WHEREAS, Ron Shipman later served as Executive Director and President of the Macon Water Authority, becoming the first African American to hold that role and leading with vision and purpose to strengthen operational excellence, build public trust, and ensure reliable water resources for the citizens of Bibb County and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, beyond his professional accomplishments, he was deeply devoted to his beloved wife, Anita Shipman, whose steadfast support and partnership were central to his life's journey, and together they built a legacy grounded in faith, family, service, and compassion; and WHEREAS, those who knew him best recognized that his greatest pride was found not only in his professional achievements but in the love he shared with his family and the example he set as a husband, father, mentor, and friend; and WHEREAS, his influence extended throughout civic and educational initiatives across Middle Georgia, where he championed collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity, leaving a lasting imprint on the business community, public institutions, and the lives of countless Georgians; and WHEREAS, the passing of Ron Shipman represents a profound loss to Anita Shipman, his family, the Macon community, the State of Georgia, and all who were touched by his leadership and generosity of spirit; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the remarkable life of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by this body and that his legacy be preserved as an enduring example of excellence, service, and compassion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life and memory of Ron Shipman and recognize his extraordinary contributions to his family, Georgia Power, industrial and economic development efforts, the Macon Water Authority, the business community, and the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Anita Shipman and the Shipman family. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Ron Shipman, a longtime Georgia Power executive and former head of the Macon Water Authority, and offers condolences to his family. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Anissa Jones, Miriam Paris, Tangie Herring, Floyd Griffin, Teddy Reese - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73142 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1328.md?full=1