HR1558: HR1558 Barnes, Bishop Leroy; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize the life of Bishop Leroy Barnes, who died recently. The resolution recounts his decades of service as Senior Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta beginning in 1989, his earlier calling into ministry in 1979, his 30 year career at Ford Motor Company, and his family, including his wife Henrietta and four children. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Bishop Leroy Barnes and expresses regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Barnes's family.
• Recites biographical details about Barnes's ministry, family, and career as part of the official record, but creates no new legal requirements.

This resolution directly names Bishop Leroy Barnes's family, including his wife Henrietta and his children, as well as the congregation of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta, where he served as Senior Pastor for 45 years.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places a formal statement of appreciation and condolence for Bishop Barnes in the official record of the Georgia House and provides his family a keepsake copy.

• The whereas clauses describe Barnes's 1979 entry into ministry and his 45 years as Senior Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Atlanta starting in 1989.
• The whereas clauses also note his 30 year career at Ford Motor Company and his marriage to Henrietta and their four children.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his death.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Atlanta clergy