HR62: HR62 Sequeira, Mary D'Souza; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a ceremonial measure rather than a change to state law. It honors Mary D'Souza Sequeira, who represented India in track and field at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of the first women's contingent from India, and who also competed in field hockey. The resolution recounts her athletic record, including medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games and a 2013 lifetime achievement honor from the Government of India. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira for her athletic career representing India in track and field and field hockey.
• Recites her competition history, including the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and medals won at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games.
• Notes her 2013 recognition with the Dhyan Chand Award from the Government of India.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any legal requirement.

The resolution primarily concerns Mary D'Souza Sequeira herself, who receives the commendation. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing an individual's athletic achievements and providing her with an official copy of the commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Sequeira's Olympic and Asian Games competition history, including her participation in the first Indian women's Olympic contingent in 1952.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her athletic achievements and extends wishes for continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)Primary sponsor
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)

• ceremonial resolution
• Olympic athletes
• sports history
• House commendation