HR156: HR156 Borsh, Anna; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Anna Borsh, a student at Panter Elementary School. Borsh, along with Nellie Klodner, developed an app called "Grocery Eyes" that uses navigation, microphone, and camera features to help visually impaired people locate items and move through grocery stores more independently. The resolution notes that the app first won at the state level, where each student received an Amazon tablet, and later won the 2024 Inclusion Award at Georgia Tech's K-12 InVenture Prize National Finals, where each student received a trophy, certificate, and $1,000 prize. The resolution formally congratulates Borsh and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for her.

• Formally congratulates and commends Anna Borsh for winning the 2024 Inclusion Award from Georgia Tech's K-12 InVenture Prize competition.
• Recites the background of the app 'Grocery Eyes,' which she created with Nellie Klodner to help visually impaired people navigate grocery stores.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Anna Borsh.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued growth, development, and success but creates no new law or funding.

This resolution directly names and honors Anna Borsh, a Panter Elementary School student, and references her collaborator Nellie Klodner. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any broader group of Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial weight; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a student's achievement. Its main effect is providing formal, public recognition and an official copy of the honor for Borsh.

• Recites that Anna Borsh received the 2024 Inclusion Award at Georgia Tech's K-12 InVenture Prize State and National Finals.
• Describes the 'Grocery Eyes' app she co-created with Nellie Klodner to assist visually impaired grocery shoppers.
• States that state-level winners received Amazon tablets and national first-prize winners received a trophy, certificate, and $1,000.
• Resolves that the House congratulates and commends Borsh and directs the Clerk to provide her a copy of the resolution.

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• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)Primary sponsor
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)

• student achievement
• assistive technology
• Georgia Tech InVenture Prize
• legislative commendation