Georgia CommonsHR 178: Baker, Antonio Cornelius; condolences
Last action February 5, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Antonio Cornelius Baker, a public health advocate and HIV/AIDS policy expert who died on November 8, 2024.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Antonio Cornelius Baker, who died on November 8, 2024. The text recounts his life story, including his childhood, his career in HIV/AIDS advocacy and public health policy, his work with the National Association of People with AIDS, the Whitman-Walker Clinic, and other health organizations, and his personal relationships. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Baker's family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Baker's family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.
Who it affects
This resolution most directly affects the family of Antonio Cornelius Baker, who will receive a copy of it. It also reflects the Georgia House of Representatives' formal recognition of his career in HIV/AIDS advocacy and public health policy.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides official state recognition of Baker's decades of work in HIV/AIDS prevention and advocacy, and gives his family a formal memorial document from the Georgia General Assembly.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Baker's biography, including his birth, career in HIV/AIDS advocacy, government service, and personal life.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives 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 Antonio Cornelius Baker 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
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- HIV/AIDS advocacy
- public health
- Georgia House of Representatives