HR1481: HR1481 Cedartown High School Debate Team; winning the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Cedartown High School Debate Team, made up of students Armando Penaloza, Anna Vainrib, and Ande Kate Roper, for going undefeated (six wins, zero losses) at the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition held in Kumagaya City, Japan, from February 6 to 8, 2026, and beating Hungary in the championship final. The resolution also thanks the team's advisor and coach, Mrs. Jennifer Cupp, and the students' families for their support. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Cedartown High School, the Polk School District, the team members, their coach, and their families.

• Formally commends and congratulates the Cedartown High School Debate Team and coach Jennifer Cupp for winning the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition.
• States the team finished the competition undefeated with six wins and zero losses, beating Hungary in the final round.
• Extends the House's gratitude to the students' families for their support during the competition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the school, school district, team, coach, and families.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of recognition rather than a regulatory or budget measure.

The resolution directly names Cedartown High School, the Polk School District, Polk County, debate team members Armando Penaloza, Anna Vainrib, and Ande Kate Roper, their coach Jennifer Cupp, and their families, all of whom receive formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: an official House record and distributed copies honoring the students, their coach, and their school for the championship win.

• The resolution recites the team's participation in the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition in Kumagaya City, Japan, held February 6-8, 2026, against teams from six countries.
• It states the team's perfect six wins, zero losses record and its championship final win over Hungary for First Place Overall.
• It resolves that the House commends and congratulates the team members and their advisor, Jennifer Cupp.
• It resolves that the House extends gratitude to the students' families for their support.
• It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the school, school district, team, coach, and families.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)

• Cedartown High School
• debate competition
• Polk County schools
• legislative commendation