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title: HR 2108. Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
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status_date: 2026-04-02
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  - Katie Dempsey
  - Eddie Lumsden
  - Matt Barton
  - Gerald Greene
  - Alan Powell
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  - Floyd County
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# HR 2108. Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 2108
By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Barton of the 5th, Greene of
the 154th, and Powell of the 33rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on March 16,
2026, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong native of Floyd County, Buddy Childers was the son of the late
Claude E. Childers and Vassie Geneva Pope Childers and was preceded in death by his sister,
Margaret Bozeman, and his brother, Jerry Childers; and
WHEREAS, known affectionately as "Buddy" to all who knew him, he was a proud graduate
of Model High School and served his country honorably in the Marine Corps Reserves; and
WHEREAS, he began his professional career with the Celanese Corporation and later
devoted the majority of his working life to Southern Bell, where he served as a lineman and
pay phone specialist from 1964 until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated labor leader, Buddy Childers was an active and respected member
of the Communication Workers of America in Rome, where he advocated tirelessly on behalf
of working men and women; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to public service began at the local level when he served as
Justice of the Peace for Floyd County from 1970 to 1974, faithfully representing his
community; and
WHEREAS, in 1974, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives from the 13th
House District, where he served the citizens of Floyd and Bartow counties with distinction
for 30 years, earning a reputation as "the working man working for you"; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the General Assembly, Representative Childers was a
dedicated member and longtime Chairman of the House Health Committee and a member
of the Appropriations Committee, where he championed legislation to improve and expand
public health and mental health services and played a key role in efforts to remove the state
tax on food and prescription drugs; and
WHEREAS, beyond his legislative accomplishments, Buddy Childers was a man of deep
faith and unwavering devotion to his family, living out his Christian values as a lifelong
member of Riverside Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he found his greatest joy in his retirement years, spending time with his beloved
grandchildren and supporting them in all their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has lost a dedicated public servant whose contributions will
be remembered for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body honor the life and memory of former Representative Eugene
Milton "Buddy" Childers and extend their deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.
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 former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who died in March 2026, and extends condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers, who passed away on March 16, 2026, at age 87. It recounts his biography: his upbringing in Floyd County, his Marine Corps Reserve service, his careers at Celanese Corporation and Southern Bell, his labor union involvement, and his 30 years representing Floyd and Bartow counties in the Georgia House starting in 1974, including his work chairing the House Health Committee.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that House members honor his memory and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and legacy of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's official condolences and sympathy to Childers's family and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Childers's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory or budget measure.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers, who receives an official copy, and reflects the sentiments of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the general public, agencies, or businesses.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of respect from the legislature. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Childers's decades of public service and providing his family a formal memorial document from the state.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Childers's biography, including his 30 years representing the 13th House District covering Floyd and Bartow counties starting in 1974.
- It notes he chaired the House Health Committee and served on the Appropriations Committee, and cites his role in efforts to remove the state tax on food and prescription drugs.
- The resolved clause states the House honors his life and memory and extends sympathy to his family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Katie Dempsey, Eddie Lumsden, Matt Barton, Gerald Greene, Alan Powell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74742

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2108.md?full=1