Georgia CommonsHR 1349: Steed, John Donald, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of John Donald Steed, Jr., a military veteran and businessman from the state, who died on January 17, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life and memory of John Donald Steed, Jr., who passed away on January 17, 2026, and expresses the House's condolences to his family. The resolution describes his military service in the United States Army, his education including graduate degrees from Cornell University and The George Washington University, and his career in marketing in the private sector. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret and condolences over the death of John Donald Steed, Jr.
- Recites his biography, including his Army service, graduate degrees, and career in marketing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of John Donald Steed, Jr., including his wife, sons, parents, and siblings, who will receive an official copy. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the Georgia House of Representatives a formal, public way to acknowledge Steed's life and military service and to extend condolences to his family, but it changes no laws or government programs.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Steed's biography: his family, military service in the United States Army, graduate degrees, and marketing career.
- The operative resolving clause has the House join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of John Donald Steed, Jr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- military veterans