HR1826: HR1826 Hughen, Jesse; outstanding public service; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jesse Hughen, a Paulding County government employee, for his career and public service. It recounts his service in the United States Marine Corps and his work history with Paulding County, where he started as a plumbing technician and rose to project manager, overseeing projects like a fire station remodel, a new fleet maintenance building, and renovations to the county health department. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funds. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Hughen and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jesse Hughen for his public service to Paulding County and the State of Georgia.
• States factual background about Hughen's military service in the U.S. Marine Corps and his career progression with Paulding County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hughen.
• Extends best wishes for his continued health and happiness on behalf of House members.

This resolution directly names and honors Jesse Hughen, a Paulding County employee. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It carries no legal or financial effect, but it places an official record of Hughen's career and service into the Georgia House's legislative history.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Hughen's Marine Corps service and his career path with Paulding County, from plumbing technician to project manager.
• The resolved clause has the House recognize and commend Hughen for his public service to Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Hughen.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)Primary sponsor
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• commendation resolution
• Paulding County
• public service recognition