SR604: SR604 Busbin, James Edwin; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring James Edwin Busbin, who died on January 19, 2026. It recounts his life story: born in 1931 in the Bill Arp Community, his service in the United States Navy, his decades-long career in funeral service starting in 1964, his 30-year career with Sears & Roebuck, his flooring business, and his civic work on the Villa Rica Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of James Edwin Busbin.
• Recounts his biography, including his Navy service, funeral home career, and civic roles in Villa Rica.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Busbin's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial tribute.

This resolution directly concerns the family of James Edwin Busbin, who will receive a copy of it. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond serving as an official, public tribute. It matters mainly to Busbin's family and community as a formal record of his life and public recognition from the state Senate.

• The whereas clauses recount Busbin's biography, including his birth in 1931, Navy service, and funeral industry career starting in 1964.
• The resolved clause has the Senate join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• condolence resolution
• Villa Rica
• Georgia Senate
• funeral industry