HJR479 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ritchie WhortonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended

Summary

HJR479 would officially commend the Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team for winning first place in the F24 Middle School Division at the Greenpower Grand Prix National Finals.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution publicly honors the Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team for its first‑place finish at the Greenpower Grand Prix National Finals at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It notes that Greenpower is a STEM program where students design an electric car to race for 90 minutes using two 12‑volt batteries, and it highlights the team’s performance, including a fastest lap time of 6 minutes 18 seconds and the greatest distance. The resolution recognizes the team members and their teacher, and offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• The Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team and its members (William Holder, Daniel Hicks, Josh Pugh, Xavier Sullivan, Josiah Thompson, Steven Hermes, Maggie Leonard, Cody Peper, Cordell Jackson, and Evan Hill) and teacher Mary Beth Boyett, who receive official commendation and recognition.
• Families, the school community, and the broader Madison County community, which receive public acknowledgment and may experience pride and positive attention related to the students' achievement.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team for winning first place in the F24 Middle School Division at the Greenpower Grand Prix National Finals held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 1, 2017.
• Acknowledges that Greenpower is a STEM-based program where students engineer an electric car to last a 90-minute race using two 12-volt batteries, and notes the team's performance (fastest lap time of 6 minutes 18 seconds and greatest distance).
• Names the team members and credits teacher Mary Beth Boyett for leadership.
• Be It Resolved by the Alabama Legislature, with both Houses concurring, that the team is highly honored and commended, and that congratulations and best wishes are extended for continued future success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory