2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 198
Commending Brad Hughes.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Brad Hughes, a special deputy with the Powhatan County Sheriff's Office, has worked diligently to make the Commonwealth's roadways safer by raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2014, Brad Hughes responded to the scene of a 17-car pile-up on Midlothian Turnpike during an ice storm; and
WHEREAS, while assisting victims of the crash, Brad Hughes was struck by a distracted driver and sustained serious injuries, resulting in the amputation of both his legs; and
WHEREAS, demonstrating incredible resilience and determination, Brad Hughes made it his personal mission to prevent distracted driving and save lives; and
WHEREAS, as a special deputy with the community engagement team of the Powhatan County Sheriff's Office, Brad Hughes regularly speaks to public school students or community groups about his story and the dangers of distracted driving; and