Georgia CommonsHR 1119: Cardiello, Joshua Gerard; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Joshua Gerard Cardiello, a Gwinnett County resident who died on January 5, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Joshua Gerard Cardiello, who passed away on January 5, 2026. It recounts his life, including his marriage to his wife Allison, his daughter Amelia, his faith community involvement, and his advocacy for youth heart screening to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest, work that helped establish free heart screenings in Gwinnett County through the organization Who We Play For. 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 of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Joshua Gerard Cardiello.
- Recounts his personal history, family, faith involvement, and advocacy work for youth heart screening.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Joshua Gerard Cardiello, who will receive an official copy, and it reflects a formal statement by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the general public or any state agency beyond the Clerk's office.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not alter any law or policy, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Cardiello's life and his advocacy for youth heart screening, offering his family formal recognition and comfort.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Cardiello's life, family, faith, and his role in establishing free youth heart screenings in Gwinnett County.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“Joshua Gerard Cardiello was a passionate advocate for youth heart screening to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest, and played an instrumental role in establishing a partnership with the organization Who We Play For, to provide free heart screening in Gwinnett County”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Gwinnett County
- youth heart screening
- Georgia House of Representatives