HR 2108: Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers, who passed away on March 16, 2026, at age 87. It recounts his biography: his upbringing in Floyd County, his Marine Corps Reserve service, his careers at Celanese Corporation and Southern Bell, his labor union involvement, and his 30 years representing Floyd and Bartow counties in the Georgia House starting in 1974, including his work chairing the House Health Committee. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that House members honor his memory and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally honors the life and legacy of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Extends the House's official condolences and sympathy to Childers's family and loved ones.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Childers's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory or budget measure.

This resolution directly concerns the family of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers, who receives an official copy, and reflects the sentiments of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the general public, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of respect from the legislature. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Childers's decades of public service and providing his family a formal memorial document from the state.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Childers's biography, including his 30 years representing the 13th House District covering Floyd and Bartow counties starting in 1974.
• It notes he chaired the House Health Committee and served on the Appropriations Committee, and cites his role in efforts to remove the state tax on food and prescription drugs.
• The resolved clause states the House honors his life and memory and extends sympathy to his family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

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

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Patrocinador principal
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)

• Georgia legislature
• memorial resolution
• Floyd County
• former state representative