Georgia CommonsHR 256: Allen, Barbara Jean; condolences
Last action February 12, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Barbara Jean Allen, a former Fayette County school principal who died on February 6, 2025, and directs a copy be sent to her family.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a formal tribute rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the life of Barbara Jean Allen, who was born in Atlanta in 1932, worked as an elementary school teacher and later as principal of Fayette County Elementary School until retiring in 1989, and was active in her church and community. The resolution states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It does not create any new rights, duties, or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Barbara Jean Allen on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's regret at her passing and recognizes her career as a teacher and school principal.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Barbara Jean Allen, who will receive a copy of it, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare that copy. It has no effect on the public at large.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to providing an official, permanent House record honoring Barbara Jean Allen and giving her family a formal keepsake copy of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Barbara Jean Allen's biography, including her birth in Atlanta, her career as a teacher and as principal of Fayette County Elementary School, and her family and church life.
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring her life and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Allen and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Fayette County schools
- Georgia House of Representatives