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title: HR 1119. Cardiello, Joshua Gerard; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1119
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - David Clark
  - Matt Reeves
  - Scott Hilton
  - Soo Hong
  - Sandy Donatucci
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  - memorial resolution
  - Gwinnett County
  - youth heart screening
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 1119. Cardiello, Joshua Gerard; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1119
By: Representatives Clark of the 100th, Reeves of the 99th, Hilton of the 48th, Hong of the
103rd, and Donatucci of the 105th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Joshua Gerard Cardiello; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Joshua Gerard Cardiello on January 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Gerard Cardiello was born on March 24, 1995, a beloved son, brother,
husband, and father; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Joshua Gerard Cardiello was an active member
of Gwinnett Church and North Point Community Church; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Allison, and was blessed and
proud to be the father of a remarkable daughter, Amelia; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his strength, loyalty, generosity of spirit,
and deep love for family, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to
his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, 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, where Joshua and his brother both attended high school; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Joshua Gerard Cardiello will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Joshua Gerard Cardiello
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Joshua Gerard Cardiello.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: David Clark, Matt Reeves, Scott Hilton, Soo Hong, Sandy Donatucci
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72539

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1119.md?full=1