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title: SR 1100. Childers, Former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"
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date: 2026-04-02
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bill_number: SR 1100
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status_date: 2026-04-02
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  - Nan Orrock
  - Ed Harbison
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  - Floyd County
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# SR 1100. Childers, Former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"

## Text

Senate Resolution 1100
By: Senators Orrock of the 36th and Harbison of the 15th
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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate 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 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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Nan Orrock, Ed Harbison
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74694

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1100.md?full=1