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title: HR 2107. Barker, Barbara Anna; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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status_date: 2026-04-02
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  - Arlene Beckles
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# HR 2107. Barker, Barbara Anna; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 2107
By: Representative Beckles of the 96th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Barbara Anna Barker; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Anna Barker was born on April 4, 1942, a beloved daughter of Frances
Newton and Jack Nesbit; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was an active member of Hopewell
Baptist Church for several decades, where she served diligently across numerous ministries
and boards; and
WHEREAS, she dedicated 22 years of professional service to working at Dr. Youngblood's
dental office in downtown Norcross and later made history as the first Black female clerk for
the City of Norcross, a position she held for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Frank, and was blessed
with two remarkable sons, Zachary and Deshannon, as well as five wonderful grandchildren,
Zachary, Zacheya, Zakye, Zakell, and Dayten; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Barbara Anna Barker will long be
remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her 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 Barbara Anna Barker.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Barbara Anna Barker, a longtime Norcross city employee and church member, and offers condolences to her family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Barbara Anna Barker, who died recently. It recounts her life story: born in 1942, a longtime active member of Hopewell Baptist Church, 22 years working at a Norcross dental office, and 25 years as the first Black female clerk for the City of Norcross. It also notes her marriage to her husband Frank and her two sons and five grandchildren.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses sincere regret at her passing, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial tribute.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names Barbara Anna Barker's family, including her husband Frank, sons Zachary and Deshannon, and five grandchildren. It also references the City of Norcross, where she worked as a city clerk, and Hopewell Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it formally records the Georgia House's recognition of a private citizen's public service and community contributions, and provides her family an official keepsake from the state legislature.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount her biography, including her birth date, family, church involvement, and her 22 years at a Norcross dental office and 25 years as Norcross city clerk.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses regret at her passing.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Arlene Beckles
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74720

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