Georgia CommonsHR 2078: Barranco, John Baptist; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of John Baptist Barranco of Dunwoody, a veteran and longtime church and community volunteer who died in February 2026 at age 92.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing John Baptist Barranco, a Dunwoody resident who died on February 12, 2026 at age 92. It recounts his life: born in Chicago in 1933 to immigrant parents, his service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, his 41-year career as a sales executive, and his decades of volunteer leadership at All Saints Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #11402 in Dunwoody. The resolution formally states that House members honor his memory and recognize his contributions to his church, community, and the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of John Baptist Barranco and recognizes his contributions to his church, community, and the state.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Barranco's family.
- Recites biographical facts about Barranco, including his military service, career, and decades of volunteer leadership, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the family of John Baptist Barranco, who will receive a copy, and members of the All Saints Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #11402 communities in Dunwoody, Georgia, who are described in the text as touched by his service.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates a permanent public record in the Georgia House journal recognizing Barranco's military service, career, and decades of community and church volunteerism, and provides his family with an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Barranco's biography: birth in Chicago in 1933, military service as a First Lieutenant, a 41-year sales career, and relocation to Georgia.
- The whereas clauses detail his four decades of leadership at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody and his membership in Knights of Columbus Council #11402.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives officially honor his life and memory and recognize his contributions to his church, community, and Georgia.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Barranco's family.
From the bill
“Honoring the life and memory of John Baptist Barranco of Dunwoody, Georgia; and for other purposes.”
“the members of this body honor the life and memory of John Baptist Barranco and recognize his outstanding contributions to his church, his community, and the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
- Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Dunwoody
- veterans
- community service