Georgia CommonsHR 1291: Pethel, Eden; commend
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Pendergrass student Eden Pethel for winning the state's license plate design contest marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Eden Pethel, an eighth grade home schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a statewide license plate design competition. The contest, open to sixth through eighth grade students, was held to celebrate the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary (its 250th birthday) in 2026. The resolution states that Pethel's winning design will be made into an actual license plate that Georgians will be able to display on their vehicles. The House of Representatives formally recognizes and commends her for the achievement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Eden Pethel, an eighth grade home schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a statewide license plate design competition.
- States that her winning design will be produced as an actual license plate available for display on Georgia vehicles.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Eden Pethel.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Eden Pethel, an eighth grade home schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her, and indirectly touches Georgia drivers who may eventually see her design on license plates.
Why it matters
The resolution is a ceremonial honor with no regulatory or funding effect. Its main real-world consequence is that Pethel's artwork will become an official Georgia license plate design tied to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
Key provisions
- The preamble explains the license plate design competition was held for sixth through eighth grade students to mark the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary.
- The resolution states Pethel's design was chosen as the winning entry and will be made into a real license plate.
- The resolved clause formally commends Eden Pethel on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“eighth grade student Eden Pethel’s licence plate was chosen as the winning design, reflecting her exceptional artistic abilities and national pride”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Eden Pethel for winning the State of Georgia’s United States semiquincentennial anniversary commemorative license plate design competition”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
Topics
- license plates
- student achievement
- Georgia House resolution
- 250th anniversary