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HR 1349: Steed, John Donald, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1349

By: Representatives Holcomb of the 101st, Taylor of the 173rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Williams of the 168th, Westbrook of the 163rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of John Donald Steed, Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of John Donald Steed, Jr., on January 17, 2026; and

WHEREAS, John was a beloved son of John D. Steed, Sr., and Kathleen Steed Cullen, as well as the brother to Christoper, Brendan, and Tommy and the uncle to his beloved nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Megan Sorrell, and was blessed with two remarkable sons, Jack and Michael; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, after completing his active service John continued his education and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University and a Master in Political Management from The George Washington University; and

WHEREAS, John enjoyed a very successful career in the private sector where he led marketing efforts for large companies and global brands; and

WHEREAS, he was an avid fan of Bruce Springsteen, and his enthusiasm for The Boss was infectious; 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, he had a deep concern for his fellow citizens, was a person of magnanimous strengths and was known for his humility, intelligence, and kindness, and he strove to make this world a better place.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 John Donald Steed, Jr.