Georgia CommonsSR 938: Cedartown High School Debate Team; recognize
Last action March 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates the Cedartown High School Debate Team and its coach for winning first place at the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition in Japan.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors the Cedartown High School Debate Team for going undefeated at the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition, held in Kumagaya City, Japan, from February 6 through 8, 2026. The team of three students, Armando Penaloza, Anna Vainrib, and Ande Kate Roper, beat teams from six countries and defeated Hungary in the championship final to win First Place Overall. The resolution commends the students and their advisor and coach, Mrs. Jennifer Cupp, for their achievement, and thanks the students' families for their support. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Cedartown High School, the Polk School District, the team members, their coach, and their families. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends and congratulates the Cedartown High School Debate Team for winning First Place Overall at the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition.
- Recognizes the team's coach, Mrs. Jennifer Cupp, for her mentorship in guiding the team to the championship.
- Extends the Senate's gratitude to the students' families for their support during the competition.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the school, school district, team members, coach, and families.
Who it affects
The three Cedartown High School debate students named in the resolution, their coach Mrs. Jennifer Cupp, their families, Cedartown High School, and the Polk School District, all of whom are formally recognized by the Georgia Senate.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it provides an official, lasting record of the team's accomplishment representing Georgia and the United States internationally, and formally distributes that recognition to the school, district, and families involved.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts the team's undefeated six win, zero loss record and its championship win over Hungary on February 8, 2026.
- The resolved clause commends the three named students and their advisor, Mrs. Jennifer Cupp.
- A further resolved clause thanks the students' families for their support and encouragement.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the school, district, team, coach, and families.
From the bill
“the Cedartown High School Debate Team achieved a perfect record of six wins and zero losses, advancing undefeated through all rounds of competition”
“on February 8, 2026, the team prevailed in the championship finals against Hungary to earn First Place Overall”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
Topics
- student achievement
- debate competition
- Cedartown High School
- Polk County schools
- Georgia Senate recognition