Georgia CommonsSR 1021: Hughes, Jason; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors the life of Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School math teacher and golf coach, following his death, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a Georgia Senate resolution, a formal statement rather than a law, honoring Jason Hughes, who taught mathematics and coached golf at North Hall High School. The resolution recounts his devotion to his wife Laura and his two sons, his Christian faith, and the way colleagues, students, and friends remember his kindness and encouragement. The resolution does not create or change any law. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Senate honors the life and memory of Jason Hughes and expresses sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the Hughes family.
- Recites biographical details about Hughes, including his career at North Hall High School and his family, as the basis for the tribute.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Jason Hughes, including his wife Laura and two sons, as well as the students and staff of North Hall High School who knew him as a teacher and coach.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture of condolence from the Georgia Senate. Its practical outcome is that an official copy will be given to the Hughes family as a public记录 of remembrance.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Jason Hughes's career, family, and character as the basis for the honor.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate's expression of regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate 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 Jason Hughes and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- legislative tribute
- condolence resolution
- North Hall High School
- Georgia Senate