SR1021: SR1021 Hughes, Jason; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Jason Hughes, who taught mathematics and coached golf at North Hall High School, and describes him as a devoted husband, father, and mentor who was well liked by students, staff, colleagues, and friends. The resolution formally states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses its regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hughes's family, which is the resolution's only concrete administrative action.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Jason Hughes and expresses regret at his passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hughes's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names Jason Hughes's family, including his wife Laura and their two sons, along with the students and staff of North Hall High School where he taught and coached. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official public record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Jason Hughes and gives his family a formal document acknowledging his life and the community's condolences.

• The whereas clauses describe Jason Hughes's career as a math teacher and golf coach at North Hall High School and his role as a husband and father.
• The resolved clause states that Senate members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)Primary sponsor
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• memorial resolution
• North Hall High School
• Georgia Senate
• condolences