--- title: SR 1021. Hughes, Jason; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1021 cite_as: SR 1021, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1021 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1021.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1021/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74374 date: 2026-03-25 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1020.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1022.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1021.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1021 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-25 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Drew Echols - Bo Hatchett - Mike Hodges - John Albers - Jason Anavitarte - Brian Strickland - Blake Tillery - Shawn Still text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2025 upstream_id: 2137396 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative tribute - condolence resolution - North Hall High School - Georgia Senate --- # SR 1021. Hughes, Jason; condolences ## Text Senate Resolution 1021 By: Senators Echols of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, Hodges of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Jason Hughes; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Jason Hughes; and WHEREAS, Jason Hughes was known as a devoted husband, dedicated father, and a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by the students and staff of North Hall High School, where he taught mathematics and coached golf; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Laura, and was blessed with two exceptional sons; and WHEREAS, Jason Hughes gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep Christian faith, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and WHEREAS, in a message to the community, the Hughes family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support and asked that continued prayers be offered for their family and for the students involved in the accident and their families, while also encouraging all to extend grace and mercy to them as Christ has done for us; and WHEREAS, colleagues, students, and friends remember Jason Hughes for his warm personality, genuine kindness, and welcoming spirit, noting that whenever someone needed help he was always willing to talk, always wearing a friendly smile and making others feel valued and encouraged; and WHEREAS, Jason Hughes will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Jason Hughes. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-25) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-25) - Sponsors: Drew Echols, Bo Hatchett, Mike Hodges, John Albers, Jason Anavitarte, Brian Strickland, Blake Tillery, Shawn Still - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74374 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1021.md?full=1