HR481 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ritchie WhortonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends the Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team for winning first place in the F24 Middle School Division of the Greenpower Grand Prix National Finals in Indianapolis.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally recognizes and honors the team for their national victory. It explains that Greenpower is a STEM-based program where students design an electric car for a 90-minute race using two 12-volt batteries, and it highlights the team's fastest lap of 6 minutes 18 seconds and their overall distance achievement. It also names the team members and their teacher, and offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for future success.

Who It Affects

• Team members of the Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team and their teacher, who are publicly recognized for their achievement.
• Madison County Elementary School, their families, and the broader community that supports STEM education and celebrates student accomplishments.

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 in Indianapolis on May 1, 2017.
• Notes that Greenpower is a STEM-based program that involves engineering an electric car for a 90-minute race using two 12-volt batteries, and highlights the team's performance.
• Specifically lists team members: William Holder, Daniel Hicks, Josh Pugh, Xavier Sullivan, Josiah Thompson, Steven Hermes, Maggie Leonard, Cody Peper, Cordell Jackson, and Evan Hill, along with teacher Mary Beth Boyett.
• Offers heart-felt congratulations and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.

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