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VA HJR198
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Chambers Mehta
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AI Summary
- Brad Hughes, a special deputy with the Powhatan County Sheriff's Office, is commended by the Virginia General Assembly for his advocacy against distracted driving
- On March 17, 2014, Hughes was struck by a distracted driver while responding to a 17-car pile-up, resulting in the amputation of both his legs
- Hughes has reached more than 40,000 students through presentations about his story and the dangers of distracted driving
- Recognition includes the 2025 Virginia Highway Safety Awards-Rising Star Award, the 2025 Cole Sydnor Trauma Survivor Giving Back Award, and the 2024 Martin H. Schlosser Award for Traffic Safety Activism
Legislative Description
Commending Brad Hughes.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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