HR1164: HR1164 Barr, Roberta Ravold; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 0802 House Resolution 1164 By: Representatives Jenkins of the 136th, Ballard of the 147th, and Blackmon of the 146th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Roberta Ravold Barr; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Roberta Ravold Barr on January 9, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Roberta Ravold Barr was born on November 15, 1950, on Long Island, New4 York, a beloved daughter of Henry Walter Ravold and Barbara Schwarz Ravold; and5 WHEREAS, Roberta Ravold Barr pursued her passion for education by attending Georgia6 College in Milledgeville, where she earned a Bachelor of Educat ion and later a Master's7 Degree in Education from University of Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, in her adult life, she served her community with distinction for over thirty years9 with the Houston County Board of Education before retiring and then going back into10 teaching for another nineteen years; and11 WHEREAS, outside of education, Roberta Ravold Barr had a deep appreciation for God's12 creation faithfully serving in the Church in Orchard in Fort Va lley and on mission trips13 throughout the Americas; and14 H. R. 1164 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0802 WHEREAS, she was united in love and m arriage to her husband, Br uce Barr, and was15 blessed with outstanding grandchildren and a remarkable daughter, Janna Barr Hayes; and 16 WHEREAS, Roberta Ravold Barr will long be remembered for her th oughtful, wise, and17 generous gestures, as well as for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be18 missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Roberta Ravold Barr and21 express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the24 family of Roberta Ravold Barr.25 H. R. 1164 - 2 -