Georgia CommonsHR 1395: Hunt, Brian James; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Brian James Hunt, a U.S. Air Force veteran who died on February 7, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Brian James Hunt, who died on February 7, 2026. It recounts his four years of service in the United States Air Force, his active membership at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, and his family, including his wife Sarah, six children, and six grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that House members join in honoring his memory and express regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Brian James Hunt.
- Recognizes his four years of service in the United States Air Force.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the family of Brian James Hunt, including his wife, six children, and six grandchildren, who will receive an official copy. It also reflects the sentiments of the Georgia House of Representatives as a body.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official public record of the Georgia House's recognition of Hunt's military service and community life, and offers a formal, documented expression of sympathy to his surviving family.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring Hunt's life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hunt's family.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts his Air Force service, church membership, family, and personal character but carries no binding legal effect.
From the bill
“he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans for four years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- military veterans