Georgia CommonsHR 1677: Hughes, Jason; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School math teacher and coach who died on March 7, 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 marking the death of Jason Hughes, a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School. It describes his roles as a husband to his wife Laura, father to sons Owen and Luke, and mentor to his students, praising his character and influence on the community. The resolution does not change any law. It resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Jason Hughes on March 7, 2026.
- States that House members join in honoring his life and memory as a teacher, coach, husband, and father.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hughes's family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Jason Hughes, including his wife Laura and sons Owen and Luke, and the North Hall High School community where he taught math and coached. It creates no legal obligations for the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Hughes family and the North Hall High School community an official, documented tribute from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Hughes's background as a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School and his family, including wife Laura and sons Owen and Luke.
- The resolved clause has House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House 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 Jason Hughes 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
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- North Hall High School
- Georgia House of Representatives
- in memoriam