HR1403: HR1403 Howell, Mason; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mason Howell, an 18 year old amateur golfer. It recounts his win at the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship in 2025, making him the third-youngest winner in that tournament's history, and notes he qualified for the 2025 U.S. Open and helped Team USA win the Walker Cup. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Howell on behalf of the House and wishes him success as he plans to play golf at the University of Georgia starting in 2026. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Howell. Like other commendatory resolutions, it does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mason Howell on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his golf achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Howell.
• Extends the House's best wishes for Howell's future success, including his plans to play golf at the University of Georgia.

The resolution directly names and honors Mason Howell, an amateur golfer. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies in Georgia.

This resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than practical consequences. It does not change any law, spend state funds beyond preparing a copy of the document, or impose any requirement on anyone besides the House Clerk.

• The whereas clauses describe Howell's golf accomplishments, including his 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship win at The Olympic Club and his Walker Cup participation.
• The resolved clause formally commends Howell and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Howell.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)Primary sponsor
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)

• commendation resolution
• amateur golf
• University of Georgia athletics