HR1004: HR1004 Bartlett, Claire Ann; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life and December 13, 2025 passing of Claire Ann Bartlett, describing her family background, her leadership roles in the Fulton County Republican Party, her work 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. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It creates no new rights, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the December 13, 2025 death of Claire Ann Bartlett.
• Recites her biography, family, and civic and political service, including leadership roles in the Fulton County Republican Party.
• Notes her 2013 appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Claire Ann Bartlett, who will receive a copy, and reflects recognition by Fulton County Republican Party organizations and Georgia's National Right to Life affiliate and Georgia Life Alliance, with which she was involved.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving the Bartlett family an official record of the legislature's condolences and recognition of her civic service.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Claire Ann Bartlett's birth, family, and career, including founding Fulton County Republican Women and serving as Executive Director of the Fulton County Republican Party.
• The resolved clause has the House formally join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-01-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-12House Hopper (House)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Fulton County Republican Party