Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 888: Barker, Clarence "Ed"; condolences
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of former state Senator Clarence "Ed" Barker, who represented middle Georgia's 18th Senatorial District for nine terms, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Clarence "Ed" Barker, who served as a state senator representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991. It recounts his upbringing in Warner Robins, his years of public service, his leadership roles in the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association, his later career running a furniture business in North Carolina, and his involvement in President Jimmy Carter's campaign and Rev. Billy Graham's Georgia services. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of former state Senator Clarence "Ed" Barker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's official regret over Barker's passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Barker's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a memorial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Clarence "Ed" Barker, including his wife Janet, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving formal public recognition from the Georgia House to the family and legacy of a longtime former state senator.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Barker's biography, including his nine terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991.
- The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Barker's memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Barker's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Clarence "Ed" Barker 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
- Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)
- Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Mary Margaret Oliver (D, HD-84)
- Noel Williams, Jr. (R, HD-148)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia General Assembly
- Warner Robins
- state senator tribute