HR 1004: Bartlett, Claire Ann; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Claire Ann Bartlett, who passed away on December 13, 2025. It recounts her life story, including her birth in Torrance, California, her marriage to Darrell Bartlett, her three children and two grandchildren, and her decades of community and political service in Georgia. The resolution notes her work founding the Fulton County Republican Women, serving as Precinct Chairman and Executive Director of the Fulton County Republican Party, her leadership with Georgia's National Right to Life affiliate and Georgia Life Alliance, and her 2013 appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism. The House formally resolves to honor her memory and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret at the death of Claire Ann Bartlett and honors her life and memory.
• Documents her personal history, family, and decades of political and community service in Fulton County and statewide.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Bartlett's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory change.

The resolution directly names and honors Claire Ann Bartlett's family, including her husband Darrell Bartlett, her children Ben, Joseph, and Patrick, and her grandchildren Isla and Eden. It also reflects on organizations she led, such as the Fulton County Republican Party and Georgia Life Alliance.

This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is that the House's tribute and condolences are formally recorded and a copy is delivered to Bartlett's family.

• The resolution recites Claire Ann Bartlett's birth, family, and marriage details as background (unnumbered whereas clauses).
• It recounts her civic and political service, including founding Fulton County Republican Women and her 2013 appointment to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism.
• The first resolving clause has the House formally honor her life and express regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-01-12House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-01-12House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-01-12House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Patrocinador principal
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

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• Fulton County Republican Party
• Georgia House of Representatives
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