--- title: HR 2078. Barranco, John Baptist; honoring the life and memory; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2078 cite_as: HR 2078, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2078 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2078.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2078/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74679 date: 2026-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Barranco, John Baptist; honoring the life and memory; condolences ## Text House Resolution 2078 By: Representatives Tran of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd, Panitch of the 51st, Drenner of the 85th, and Holcomb of the 101st A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of John Baptist Barranco of Dunwoody, Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, John Baptist Barranco was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and community leader who passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and generosity; and WHEREAS, born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 13, 1933, to immigrant parents, Mr. Barranco lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, and dedication, serving his country as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and building a distinguished 41-year career as a sales executive; and WHEREAS, after relocating to Georgia, Mr. Barranco became a founding and active member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, where he faithfully served for more than four decades, including leadership roles such as Pastoral Board President and active participation in numerous ministries; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barranco was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council #11402, contributing countless hours of volunteer service and leadership to support charitable initiatives and strengthen the parish community; and WHEREAS, among his many contributions, Mr. Barranco demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the All Saints Fish Fry, a beloved annual Lenten tradition that brings together families and community members while raising funds for charitable causes, serving thousands of meals each season and embodying the spirit of fellowship and service; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his years of tireless service and leadership, the All Saints Fish Fry kitchen was dedicated in honor of John Barranco, a lasting tribute to his commitment to faith, community, and volunteerism; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barranco will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family, his deep faith, and the countless lives he touched through his generosity, mentorship, and service to others; and WHEREAS, his legacy continues to inspire the Dunwoody community and all who had the privilege of knowing him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 John Baptist Barranco. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Long Tran, Shea Roberts, Esther Panitch, Karla Drenner, Scott Holcomb - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74679 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2078.md?full=1