HR 888: Barker, Clarence "Ed"; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Clarence "Ed" Barker, who served as a state senator representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991. It recounts his upbringing in Warner Robins, his years of public service, his leadership roles in the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association, his later career running a furniture business in North Carolina, and his involvement in President Jimmy Carter's campaign and Rev. Billy Graham's Georgia services. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of former state Senator Clarence "Ed" Barker on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's official regret over Barker's passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Barker's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a memorial resolution.

The resolution directly names the family of Clarence "Ed" Barker, including his wife Janet, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving formal public recognition from the Georgia House to the family and legacy of a longtime former state senator.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Barker's biography, including his nine terms representing the 18th Senatorial District from 1973 to 1991.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Barker's memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Barker's family.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)Patrocinador principal
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)

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