--- title: HR 924. Hunt, Eric; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr924 cite_as: HR 924, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr924 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr924.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr924/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72028 date: 2025-04-02 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Hunt, Eric; honor ## Text 25 LC 112 3633 House Resolution 924 By: Representative Jones of the 47th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and honoring Eric Hunt; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Eric Hunt, a student in his third year at the Georgia State School of Law, is the2 first legal extern in the Georgia General Assembly's Office of General Counsel; and3 WHEREAS, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a strong work4 ethic during his externship with the Office of General Counsel, as he did while serving as an5 extern for the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee during the 2024 Session; and6 WHEREAS, throughout his externship, he has consistently exhibited a strong commitment7 to teamwork and service, eagerly assisting with any task regardless of size and approaching8 every assignment with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to contribute wherever9 needed; and10 WHEREAS, prior to pursuing a legal career, Hunt served as a pol ice officer in DeKalb11 County, protecting and serving the community with integrity and professionalism; and12 WHEREAS, his extensive experience in law enforcement combined with his distinguished13 military service as an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Batt alion, 121st Infantry14 H. R. 924 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3633 Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, has provided him w ith a unique and15 invaluable perspective on the law, justice, and public service; and16 WHEREAS, through his exceptional skill, leadership, and dedicat ion, he won the17 competition and was named Georgia National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year18 in 2014; and19 WHEREAS, Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, alongside the Georgia Army Na tional Guard,20 participated in a mission to train the Honduran military in various military skills, including21 Combat Life Saving techniques, marksmanship, and combat maneuvers; and22 WHEREAS, during this mission, Staff Sgt. Hunt demonstrated outs tanding leadership in23 training Honduran soldiers, helping them develop expertise in m arksmanship, with some24 advancing to expert levels after previously limited experience; and25 WHEREAS, he has exhibited a strong commitment to learning and p rofessional growth26 throughout his externship, demonstrating qualities that will make him a formidable advocate27 and legal professional in the future; and28 WHEREAS, Hunt exemplifies dedication and perseverance by succes sfully balancing the29 demands of law school, professional responsibilities, and famil y life, all while being a30 devoted father, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his personal and31 professional growth; and32 WHEREAS, as he embarks on the next phase of his professional jo urney, it is fitting and33 proper to congratulate Eric Hunt on his accomplishments and ext end best wishes for34 continued success, knowing that his dedication and perseverance will enable him to continue35 H. R. 924 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3633 to accomplish great things as well as to make a meaningful difference in his community, for36 his state, and beyond.37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that38 the members of this body congratulate and honor Eric Hunt and extend sincere best wishes39 for future health, happiness, and success.40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized41 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Eric42 Hunt.43 H. R. 924 - 3 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A House resolution honors Eric Hunt, a Georgia State University law student and legal extern in the General Assembly's Office of General Counsel, for his legal, military, and law enforcement service. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Eric Hunt, a third-year law student at the Georgia State University School of Law who serves as the first legal extern in the General Assembly's Office of General Counsel. The resolution details Hunt's background as a former DeKalb County police officer, his military service as an infantryman in the Georgia Army National Guard, his 2014 recognition as Georgia National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, and his role training Honduran soldiers. It formally congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally congratulates and honors Eric Hunt on behalf of the members of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Hunt. - Recites Hunt's background as a law student, former police officer, and National Guard veteran without creating any new law or funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Eric Hunt. It does not impose obligations on the public, agencies, or businesses; its only administrative effect is directing the Clerk of the House to produce a copy for him. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or affect anyone besides the individual it recognizes and the House Clerk's office tasked with distributing the document. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Hunt's role as the first legal extern in the Office of General Counsel and his prior service in the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee. - The whereas clauses recount his law enforcement career in DeKalb County and his military service, including being named 2014 Georgia National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. - The resolving clause formally congratulates and honors Eric Hunt and extends best wishes for his future. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Hunt. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Jan Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72028 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr924.md?full=1