HR1119: HR1119 Cardiello, Joshua Gerard; honoring the life and memory; condolences
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action January 28, 2026
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House Resolution 1119
By: Representatives Clark of the 100 th, Reeves of the 99 th, Hilton of the 48 th, Hong of the
103rd, and Donatucci of the 105th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Joshua Gerard Cardiello; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Joshua Gerard Cardiello on January 5, 2026; and3
WHEREAS, Joshua Gerard Cardiello was born on March 24, 1995, a beloved son, brother,4
husband, and father; and5
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Joshua Gerard Cardiello was an active member6
of Gwinnett Church and North Point Community Church; and7
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Alliso n, and was blessed and8
proud to be the father of a remarkable daughter, Amelia; and9
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his strength, loyalty, generosity of spirit,10
and deep love for family, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to11
his family and friends were admired by others; and12
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WHEREAS, Joshua Gerard Cardiello was a passionate advocate for youth heart screening13
to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest, and played an instrument al role in establishing a14
partnership with the organization Who We Play For, to provide f ree heart screening in15
Gwinnett County, where Joshua and his brother both attended high school; and16
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation17
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he18
made this world a better place in which to live; and19
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Joshua Gerard Cardie llo will long be20
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who21
had the great fortune of knowing him.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Joshua Gerard Cardiello24
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27
family of Joshua Gerard Cardiello.28
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