Georgia CommonsHR 1558: Barnes, Bishop Leroy; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Bishop Leroy Barnes, a longtime Atlanta pastor and Ford Motor Company employee, and expresses the chamber's condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Bishop Leroy Barnes after his death. It recounts his decades of service as Senior Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta, his 30 year career at Ford Motor Company, and his family life with his wife Henrietta and their children. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Bishop Leroy Barnes.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret and condolences over his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Barnes's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Bishop Leroy Barnes, who will receive a copy of it, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to prepare that copy. It has no broader effect on Georgia residents or state law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives Barnes's family an official document from the state legislature recognizing his pastoral ministry, decades-long career, and community life.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Barnes's 1979 entry into ministry, his 45 years as Senior Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta, and his 30 year career at Ford Motor Company.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Bishop Leroy Barnes and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Atlanta
- condolences