HR126: HR126 Subash, Sirish; winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge; commend

This resolution recognizes Sirish Subash, a ninth grader at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, for winning the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, described as the nation's top middle school science competition. He won with a project called Pestiscand, a handheld device that uses light-based measurement (spectrophotometry) and a machine learning model to detect pesticide residue on produce without damaging it. The resolution describes how the device performed in testing, achieving over 85 percent accuracy identifying pesticide residue on spinach and tomatoes. The House uses the resolution to commend Subash for his achievement and wish him continued success, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create any new law, funding, or program.

• Formally recognizes and commends Sirish Subash by name for winning the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
• States the House's best wishes for his continued success in future endeavors.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a law.

The resolution directly names Sirish Subash, a Gwinnett County student, and references the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a student's scientific achievement and publicizing his invention through House-distributed copies.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Subash's win at 3M global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 14 and 15, 2024, after competing against nine other finalists.
• The preamble details his invention, Pestiscand, a handheld pesticide-residue detector using spectrophotometry and machine learning.
• The resolving clause formally commends Subash and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

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• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)

• STEM education
• student achievement
• science competition
• Gwinnett County schools