HR1349: HR1349 Steed, John Donald, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of John Donald Steed, Jr., who died on January 17, 2026, recounting his military service in the United States Army, his education, his business career, and his family. The resolution 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 delivery to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of John Donald Steed, Jr.
• Recounts his military service in the United States Army and his later education and business career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

The resolution directly concerns the family of John Donald Steed, Jr., including his wife, sons, parents, and siblings, and is a formal act of the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a measure affecting the public at large.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; its significance is symbolic, providing the family of John Donald Steed, Jr. with an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of his life and service.

• The resolution recites biographical details, including his U.S. Army service and graduate degrees from Cornell University and The George Washington University.
• It resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences to his family.
• It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)Primary sponsor
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• military service