Georgia CommonsSR 1100: Childers, Former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who served in the General Assembly for 30 years and died in March 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to formally recognize former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers after his death on March 16, 2026, at age 87. It recounts his life story: his upbringing in Floyd County, his service in the Marine Corps Reserves, his career at Southern Bell as a lineman and pay phone specialist, and his work as a labor advocate with the Communication Workers of America. The resolution also recaps his public service, including his time as Justice of the Peace for Floyd County and his 30 years representing Floyd and Bartow counties in the Georgia House of Representatives, where he chaired the House Health Committee and served on the Appropriations Committee. The Senate resolves to honor his memory, extend sympathy to his family, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide the family a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
- Extends the Senate's sympathy to Childers's family and loved ones following his death.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Childers's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers and his surviving family members. It also reflects on his past roles affecting Floyd and Bartow county constituents, Southern Bell coworkers, and members of the Communication Workers of America union.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect for Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, providing an official Senate record honoring a former legislator's decades of public service and offering formal condolences to his family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Childers's biography, career at Southern Bell, labor advocacy, and 30 years representing the 13th House District covering Floyd and Bartow counties.
- The resolved clause formally has the Senate honor his life and memory and extend sympathy to his family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers”
“he served the citizens of Floyd and Bartow counties with distinction for 30 years, earning a reputation as "the working man working for you"”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- Georgia legislature
- commemorative resolution
- Floyd County
- former legislators