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

26 LC 112 4195 House Resolution 2107 By: Representative Beckles of the 96th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Barbara Anna Barker; and3 WHEREAS, Barbara Anna Barker was born on April 4, 1942, a beloved daughter of Frances4 Newton and Jack Nesbit; and5 WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was an active m ember of Hopewell6 Baptist Church for several decades, where she served diligently across numerous ministries7 and boards; and8 WHEREAS, she dedicated 22 years of professional service to working at Dr. Youngblood's9 dental office in downtown Norcross and later made history as the first Black female clerk for10 the City of Norcross, a position she held for 25 years; and11 WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Fr ank, and was blessed12 with two remarkable sons, Zachary and Deshannon, as well as five wonderful grandchildren,13 Zachary, Zacheya, Zakye, Zakell, and Dayten; and14 H. R. 2107 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4195 WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern15 for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to16 her family and friends were admired by others; and17 WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation18 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,19 she made this world a better place in which to live; and20 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Barbara Anna Barke r will long be21 remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who22 had the great fortune of knowing her.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Barbara Anna Barker and25 express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 family of Barbara Anna Barker.29 H. R. 2107 - 2 -