SR825: SR825 The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band, founded in 1988 in Columbus, Georgia, as a memorial to Robert M. Barr, who directed the Jordan High School Band from 1946 to 1962 and influenced hundreds of students before his death in 1988. The resolution describes the band's growth to more than sixty volunteer musicians aged 15 to 94, its performances at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Columbus, annual July 4th shows, and charity fundraising, and lists its three conductors since founding. The Senate formally commends the band for 37 years of service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send the band an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band for 37 years of musical service to Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the band.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise from the Senate.

The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band, its more than sixty volunteer musicians, the Columbus and Chattahoochee Valley community, and the memory of Robert M. Barr and the Jordan High School Band he once led.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives the band and its founder's memory official recognition from the Georgia Senate, which can be used for community pride, publicity, or historical record.

• Recounts the band's 1988 founding as a memorial to Robert M. Barr and his tenure directing the Jordan High School Band from 1946 to 1962.
• Notes the band's growth to over sixty volunteer musicians aged 15 to 94 and its 37 years of performances.
• Cites specific events including the 1996 Summer Olympics in Columbus and annual July 4th performances at the Heard Theatre.
• Lists the band's conductors: Dr. George Corradino (1988-2011), Fred Catchings (2011-2023), and current conductor Dr. Oliver C. Boone.
• Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends the band and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to it.

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

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• community recognition
• Columbus Georgia
• music and arts
• Senate resolution