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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1395: HR1395 Hunt, Brian James; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Brian James Hunt, an Air Force veteran and Cobb County area resident who died on February 7, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the memory of Brian James Hunt, who died on February 7, 2026. The resolution recounts his four years of service in the United States Air Force, his membership at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, and his family, including his wife Sarah, six children, and six grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

What the bill does

  • Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Brian James Hunt on February 7, 2026.
  • Recounts his military service in the United States Air Force and his personal and family history for the official record.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Brian James Hunt's family, including his wife Sarah, his six children, and his six grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It also reflects an action taken by the members of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Why it matters

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it gives Hunt's family and community an official, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of his military service, faith, and family life, preserved in the House's formal record.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Hunt's Air Force service, his church membership at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, and his family members.
  • The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
  • The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to his family.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
  • Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)

Topics

  • memorial resolution
  • veterans
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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