HR1119: HR1119 Cardiello, Joshua Gerard; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Joshua Gerard Cardiello, who died on January 5, 2026, at age 30. The resolution describes his life, including his marriage, his daughter, his religious involvement, and his advocacy for youth heart screening programs meant to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, including a partnership with the organization Who We Play For to provide free heart screenings in Gwinnett County. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its only operative actions are that the House formally expresses regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally states that House members join in honoring Cardiello's life and express their sincere regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cardiello's family.
• Recites biographical details about Cardiello, including his family, faith community involvement, and advocacy for youth heart screening.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution directly affects the family of Joshua Gerard Cardiello, who will receive an official copy, and has no legal or regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

While it carries no legal or financial weight, the resolution serves as an official public record from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Cardiello's life and his advocacy for youth heart screening, and provides his family with a formal memorial document.

• The whereas clauses recount Cardiello's birth date, family, faith community, and advocacy work with Who We Play For on youth heart screenings.
• The first resolving clause has House members join in honoring his life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• The second resolving 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
• Gwinnett County
• youth heart screening
• Georgia House of Representatives