HR2107: HR2107 Barker, Barbara Anna; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Barbara Anna Barker, who died after a life of community service. It recounts her birth on April 4, 1942, her decades of membership at Hopewell Baptist Church, her 22 years working at a dental office in Norcross, and her 25 years as the first Black female clerk for the City of Norcross. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the members of the House join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing and extends recognition to her family.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Barker's family.
• Recites biographical details, including her 25 years as the first Black female clerk for the City of Norcross.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Barbara Anna Barker, including her husband, sons, and grandchildren, as well as the City of Norcross and Hopewell Baptist Church community where she served for decades.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official, public recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of Barker's decades of civic service, including her historic role as Norcross's first Black female city clerk.

• The whereas clauses describe Barker's birth, family, church involvement, and 22 years working at a Norcross dental office.
• The whereas clauses note she served 25 years as the first Black female clerk for the City of Norcross.
• The resolved clause has the House formally honor her memory and express regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• Norcross history
• local government
• commemorations