House Resolution 1558
By: Representative Moore of the 91st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Bishop Leroy Barnes; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Bishop Leroy Barnes; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Bishop Barnes accepted his calling into the
ministry in 1979; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, he became Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia,
where he would faithfully serve as Senior Pastor for 45 years; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Henrietta, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, alongside his pastoral work, Bishop Barnes built a distinguished career in the
automotive manufacturing industry, retiring from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of
exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Bishop Barnes will long be remembered
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Bishop Leroy Barnes.