Georgia CommonsSR 570: Bartlett, Claire Ann; condolences
Last action January 14, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally honors the life of Claire Ann Bartlett, a longtime Fulton County Republican Party leader and pro-life advocate who died on December 13, 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize Claire Ann Bartlett after her death. It recounts her life story, from her birth in California in 1963 through her marriage, children, and grandchildren, and highlights her decades of community and political service in Georgia. The resolution notes her role as founder of the Fulton County Republican Women, her work as Precinct Chairman, House District Chairman, and Executive Director of the Fulton County Republican Party, her leadership with Georgia's National Right to Life affiliate and Georgia Life Alliance, and her 2013 appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to her family. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Claire Ann Bartlett on December 13, 2025.
- Recounts her personal history, family, and decades of service to the Fulton County Republican Party and pro-life organizations in Georgia.
- Notes her 2013 appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Claire Ann Bartlett and her family, including her husband Darrell Bartlett, her children Ben, Joseph, and Patrick, and her grandchildren Isla and Eden. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving the Georgia Senate's formal recognition of Claire Ann Bartlett's community and political contributions to her family and community.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring Bartlett's life and memory and expresses regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to her family.
- The whereas clauses detail her biography, family, and civic and political service but carry no operative legal effect.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Claire Ann Bartlett and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Fulton County Republican Party
- Claire Ann Bartlett