Georgia CommonsHR 44: Brown, Barry A.; condolences
Last action January 17, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Barry A. Brown, a longtime Tybee Island public servant and business owner who died recently, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Barry A. Brown, a Savannah native who spent over 20 years serving the City of Tybee on its Planning Commission and City Council, and as Mayor Pro Tempore. It also notes his 25-plus years with the Marine Rescue Squadron, his membership in American Legion Post 154, and his ownership of Barry A. Brown Co. Inc. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret over his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family, including his wife of 51 years and his children and grandchildren.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Barry A. Brown on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Brown's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the family of Barry A. Brown, including his wife and grandchildren, and recognizes the City of Tybee government, the Marine Rescue Squadron, and American Legion Post 154, where he served or was a member.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical outcome is a formal House record and a copy delivered to Brown's family recognizing his decades of local public service and community involvement on Tybee Island.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Brown's biography, including his birth, education, decades of service to the City of Tybee, and community memberships.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his life and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life and memory of Barry A. Brown and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Tybee Island
- local government service