Georgia CommonsHR 1403: Howell, Mason; commend
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends amateur golfer Mason Howell for winning the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship and other achievements, with no changes to state law.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mason Howell, a young golfer who won the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship in 2025 at age 18, making him the third-youngest winner in the tournament's history. It also notes his qualification for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont and his role on the winning Team USA Walker Cup squad, as well as his plans to play golf at the University of Georgia starting in 2026. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition of Howell's accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mason Howell for winning the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship at age 18.
- States the House's praise for his qualification for the 2025 U.S. Open and his role in Team USA's Walker Cup win.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Howell.
- Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely a commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mason Howell, a young amateur golfer. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no regulatory effect on the public.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes nothing about daily life for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public statement from the Georgia House recognizing an individual's athletic achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Howell's golf achievements, including his 2025 U.S. Amateur win, U.S. Open qualification, and Walker Cup participation.
- The resolving clause formally commends Howell and wishes him future success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Howell.
From the bill
“most notably by winning the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship in 2025 at The Olympic Club”
“at just 18 years old, he became the third-youngest winner in the tournament's history, surpassing the age mark set by Tiger Woods for his first title”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
- Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- amateur golf
- University of Georgia athletics
- Georgia House of Representatives