HR1121: HR1121 Cardiello, Jacob Allen; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a memorial tribute to Jacob Allen Cardiello, who died on June 13, 2021 at age 23. It recounts his life, including his membership in North Point Community Church and Browns Bridge, his role as a brother in the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity's Theta Chi Chapter at the University of Georgia, and his involvement in the chapter's philanthropy for Extra Special People. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cardiello's family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Jacob Allen Cardiello.
• Recounts his biography, education, church involvement, and fraternity membership at the University of Georgia as a matter of legislative record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Jacob Allen Cardiello, who will receive an official copy, and members of his fraternity chapter and church community named in the text. It creates no obligations for the general public or state agencies beyond the Clerk of the House.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing Cardiello's family and community with a formal, public statement of recognition and sympathy from the state legislature.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Cardiello's birth, death, faith community, and fraternity involvement at the University of Georgia.
• The resolved clause states House members join in honoring his life and expressing condolences.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• David Clark (R, HD-100)Primary sponsor
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• University of Georgia