Georgia CommonsHR1677: HR1677 Hughes, Jason; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School math teacher and coach who died on March 7, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Jason Hughes, a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School, on March 7, 2026. It describes him as a devoted husband to his wife Laura, father to sons Owen and Luke, and a mentor to his students. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sympathy for his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Jason Hughes.
- Expresses the House's sympathy over his passing on March 7, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hughes's family.
- Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Jason Hughes's family, including his wife Laura and sons Owen and Luke, along with the North Hall High School community where he taught math and coached.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; its significance is symbolic, giving formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to Jason Hughes's family and the school community that knew him.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hughes's career as a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School and his role as a mentor to students.
- The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“Jason was a loyal husband, nurturing father, and devot ed math teacher and4 coach at North Hall High School”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Jason Hughes and express24 their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- North Hall High School
- condolences
- Georgia House of Representatives