Georgia CommonsHR 1422: Varnadore, Tim; retirement as mayor of Baxley, Georgia; commend
Last action February 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution honors Tim Varnadore of Baxley, Georgia for his service as mayor and formally recognizes his retirement from that office.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Tim Varnadore's career of public service in Baxley, Georgia, including 13 years as a firefighter, 20 years on the city council, and his time as mayor, during which the city marked its 150th anniversary and addressed stormwater issues. The resolution formally commends Varnadore for his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Varnadore as a keepsake. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Tim Varnadore for his public service as mayor of Baxley, Georgia.
- Congratulates Varnadore on his retirement and extends good wishes for his health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Varnadore.
- Recites his background, including 13 years as a firefighter and 20 years on the Baxley city council before becoming mayor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tim Varnadore, the former mayor of Baxley, Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal effect. It creates an official state record honoring Varnadore's decades of local public service in Baxley, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting other Georgians.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Varnadore's 13 years as a firefighter, 20 years on the city council, and his tenure as mayor of Baxley.
- The resolved clause formally commends Varnadore for his service and congratulates him on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Varnadore.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Tim Varnadore for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Baxley Georgia
- local government
- mayoral retirement