Georgia CommonsHR 1798: Hubler, Ricardo "Ric"; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Ricardo "Ric" Hubler, a former Georgia Tech and Metro Atlanta Chamber leader who died at 51, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Ricardo "Ric" Hubler after his death at age 51. It recounts his education, including a degree from Tulane University and an MBA from Georgia State University, and his career in roles such as Senior Director of Corporate Engagement at Georgia Tech and Senior Director of Global Business Development at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expressing 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' regret over the death of Ricardo "Ric" Hubler and honors his life and memory.
- Recounts his education, career achievements, and community involvement as part of the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Ricardo "Ric" Hubler, including his husband Jeff, who will receive an official copy. It does not create obligations for the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives the Hubler family formal recognition of his life and public record of the legislature's condolences from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hubler's birth, education at Lake View High School, Tulane University, and Georgia State University, and his career at Georgia Tech, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Aprio.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses its deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ricardo "Ric" Hubler 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
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)
- Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- condolences