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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR260: HR260 Scipio, Sanaa; commend

Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sanaa Scipio, an 11th-grade student at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, for her leadership, civic engagement, and volunteer work.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sanaa Scipio, a high school student in Fairburn, Georgia, for her achievements in leadership, community service, and civic engagement. It details her roles in her school's National Honor Society, Impact Leadership Academy, and soccer team management, as well as her creation of a debate program at her school. The resolution also notes her service on the Fairburn Youth City Council and Fulton County Youth Commission, her volunteer hours, and awards including the Congressional Award Silver Medal and President's Volunteer Service Award. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Sanaa Scipio by name for her leadership, academic achievement, and community service.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sanaa Scipio.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Sanaa Scipio, a student at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. For Sanaa Scipio, it provides formal legislative recognition of her civic and academic achievements, documented in the official record of the House of Representatives.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Scipio's roles in school and civic organizations, including the National Honor Society, Impact Leadership Academy, and Public Forum Debate Program she founded.
  • The resolved clause formally commends her for youth leadership and academic success and wishes her future success.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a distributable copy of the resolution for her.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • youth leadership
  • Fairburn Georgia
  • civic engagement

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