SR831: SR831 Barrett IV, Charles "Beau" Donald; celebrate the birth

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes the August 13, 2025 birth of Charles "Beau" Donald Barrett IV to Charlie and Haley Barrett, noting the baby's birth weight and length. The resolution highlights that Charlie Barrett serves as Chief of Staff to the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia Senate and that Haley Barrett serves as Communications Director for the Georgia State Ethics Commission. The Senate offers its congratulations and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family as a keepsake.

• Congratulates Charlie and Haley Barrett on the birth of their son, Charles Donald Barrett IV, on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the baby's birth details, including an August 13, 2025 birth date, eight pound weight, and 21.5 inch length.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the parents.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial statement of the Senate.

The resolution directly names Charlie Barrett, Chief of Staff to the Senate President Pro Tempore, and Haley Barrett, Communications Director for the Georgia State Ethics Commission, along with their newborn son. It has no effect on the public at large.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It is a formal, public way for the Georgia Senate to recognize a personal milestone for two state government employees and their family.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) recounts the birth date, weight, and length of Charles Beau Donald Barrett IV and the parents' state government roles.
• The first resolving clause formally congratulates the parents and wishes the child a long, happy, and healthy life.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the family.

1. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• ceremonial recognition