HR2078: HR2078 Barranco, John Baptist; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates John Baptist Barranco, a Dunwoody resident who passed away on February 12, 2026, at age 92. It recounts his military service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, his 41-year career as a sales executive, and his decades of volunteer leadership at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, including his role with the Knights of Columbus and the church's annual Fish Fry tradition. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives honors his memory and recognizes his contributions to his church, community, and the State of Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Barranco's family. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial tribute.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of John Baptist Barranco.
• Recognizes his military service, decades-long church and community volunteer work, and career as a sales executive.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly concerns the family of John Baptist Barranco, the All Saints Catholic Church community in Dunwoody, and the Knights of Columbus Council #11402. It does not impose any obligations on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official, permanent recognition in the House's records to a Dunwoody community member's life and service, and provides his family a keepsake copy of that tribute.

• The whereas clauses recount Barranco's birth in Chicago in 1933, his Army service, his 41-year sales career, and his death on February 12, 2026 at age 92.
• The whereas clauses describe his four decades of leadership at All Saints Catholic Church, including as Pastoral Board President and with the Knights of Columbus Council #11402.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor his life and recognize his contributions to his church, community, and Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Barranco's family.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)

• condolence resolution
• Dunwoody
• Georgia House of Representatives
• community tribute