Georgia CommonsSR 604: Busbin, James Edwin; condolences
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of James Edwin Busbin, a Villa Rica funeral director, Navy veteran, and civic leader who died on January 19, 2026.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes James Edwin Busbin of the Bill Arp Community, who died on January 19, 2026, and recounts his life: his Navy service, his 30 year career with Sears & Roebuck, his founding of J. E. Busbin Funeral Home & Ambulance Service in 1966, his later co-founding of J. Collins Funeral Home with his grandson, and his civic work on the Villa Rica Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It has no regulatory or funding effect and creates no new law.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of James Edwin Busbin and honors his life and memory.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Busbin's family.
- Creates no new law, requirement, or funding since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the family of James Edwin Busbin, who will receive a copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia Senate. It does not impose obligations on any other Georgians or institutions.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally; its practical result is a formal Senate record honoring Busbin's life and a keepsake copy delivered to his family, common practice for the legislature to mark a constituent's passing.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts Busbin's birth in 1931, Navy service, funeral industry career, business career, and civic roles in Villa Rica.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“Honoring the life and memory of James Edwin Busbin; and for other purposes.”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of James Edwin Busbin and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolence resolution
- Villa Rica
- funeral industry