Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 333: Barnes, Karl Webster; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Karl Webster Barnes for more than two decades of work on community development and historic preservation in Atlanta.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Karl Webster Barnes for his long career in community development and historic preservation, particularly in Atlanta's historic neighborhoods. The resolution recounts his service on bodies like the Zoning Review Board and the Board of Zoning Adjustment, his work helping secure federal grants through the Morehouse College Community Revitalization Initiative, and his role expanding the West End Historic District. It also notes his work nominating the Adair Park Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places and his awards for land use and zoning work. The Senate directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Barnes.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Karl Webster Barnes for his service in community development and historic preservation.
- Recounts his roles on the Zoning Review Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and other Atlanta-area boards.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Barnes.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor rather than a law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Karl Webster Barnes. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any rights, funding, or rules. Its significance is symbolic, recognizing one individual's community and historic preservation work in the Georgia Senate's official record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Barnes for his years of service to community development and historic preservation.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Barnes.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Karl Webster Barnes for his many exemplary years of service to community development and historic preservation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
Topics
- historic preservation
- Atlanta community development
- Senate resolution
- honorary recognition