--- title: HR 1365. Soto, Ivan; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1365 cite_as: HR 1365, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73225 date: 2026-02-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1364.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1365 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-12 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Dewey McClain - Samuel Park - Doreen Carter - Akbar Ali - Segun Adeyina text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2025 upstream_id: 2116177 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - visual arts - Norcross Elementary School - student achievement --- # HR 1365. Soto, Ivan; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend ## Text House Resolution 1365 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, McClain of the 109th, Park of the 107th, Carter of the 93rd, Ali of the 106th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Ivan Soto for his outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ivan Soto is an exemplary fifth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School in House District 96, demonstrating exceptional talent and creativity in the visual arts; and WHEREAS, Ivan is a skilled cartoon artist who explores diverse drawing styles with remarkable imagination and technical skill, creating characters with intentional storytelling and meaningful narratives; and WHEREAS, Ivan approaches his artistic practice with maturity and dedication beyond his years, valuing the complete creative process from conceptualization through execution to thoughtful revision; and WHEREAS, Ivan's commitment to artistic growth reflects the values of perseverance, creativity, and continuous improvement that distinguish young artists of exceptional promise; and WHEREAS, Ivan proudly embraces his Mexican and American heritage, enriching his artistic perspective through his bilingual abilities and bi-cultural identity; and WHEREAS, Ivan's art teacher at Norcross Elementary School recognizes him as an outstanding student whose creativity, imagination, and dedication inspire both peers and educators; and WHEREAS, Ivan demonstrates the importance of family support in nurturing young talent, expressing deep gratitude for his mother and two sisters who provide unwavering encouragement in all his endeavors; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this talented young Georgian artist be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Ivan Soto for his exceptional artistic talent, dedication to his craft, and bright promise as a young artist, and extend best wishes for his continued success in all future artistic endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ivan Soto. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Ivan Soto, a fifth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School, for his artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Ivan Soto, a fifth grader at Norcross Elementary School in House District 96, for his skill and dedication as a young visual artist. The resolution describes his work as a cartoon artist who explores different drawing styles, creates characters with meaningful stories, and approaches his art with maturity and commitment to the full creative process. The resolution also notes Ivan's Mexican and American heritage and his bilingual, bicultural background, and credits his family, including his mother and two sisters, for supporting his artistic growth. It formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It creates no new law, funding, or requirement. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Ivan Soto, a Norcross Elementary School fifth grader, for his artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ivan Soto. - Expresses the House's best wishes for Soto's continued success in future artistic endeavors. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Ivan Soto, a fifth-grade student at Norcross Elementary School in House District 96. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect and does not change any law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public statement from the Georgia House recognizing a young student's artistic achievement and his family's support. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Ivan Soto's background as a fifth-grade student, his artistic style, and his family and cultural heritage. - The resolving clause formally commends Soto for his artistic talent and wishes him continued success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Soto. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-12) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Dewey McClain, Samuel Park, Doreen Carter, Akbar Ali, Segun Adeyina - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73225 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365.md?full=1