Georgia CommonsSR666: SR666 Pethel, Eden; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth grade home schooled student from Pendergrass, for winning the state's license plate design contest tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Eden Pethel, an eighth grader who is home schooled and lives in Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a statewide competition. The competition invited sixth through eighth grade students across Georgia to design a license plate marking the United States' semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary. Pethel's design was chosen as the winner and will be turned into an actual license plate that Georgians can display on their vehicles. The resolution formally commends her for the achievement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Eden Pethel for winning Georgia's United States semiquincentennial anniversary license plate design competition.
- States that her design will be produced as an actual license plate for display on vehicles marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Eden Pethel.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Eden Pethel, an eighth grade home schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia. It also involves the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who must distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law. It formally honors a student's achievement and confirms that her winning design will become a real license plate available to Georgia drivers.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the license plate design competition, open to sixth through eighth grade students, held to mark the United States' 250th anniversary.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Eden Pethel for winning the competition.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Eden Pethel.
From the bill
“the state of Georgia held a license plate design c ompetition open to sixth3 through eighth grade students in the state”
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body11 recognize and commend Eden Pethel”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- license plates
- student achievement
- semiquincentennial
- Georgia Senate resolution