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title: HR 1351. 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; recognize
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date: 2026-02-12
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bill_number: HR 1351
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-12
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Dar'shun Kendrick
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  - STEM education
  - state capitol ceremonial resolutions
  - Georgia high schools
  - technology industry
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# HR 1351. 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1351
By: Representative Kendrick of the 95th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the third annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol will be held in 2026, hosted
by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick; and
WHEREAS, this exciting event will celebrate high school students from Shiloh High School
for their high achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); and
WHEREAS, Tech Demo Day brings together several stakeholders throughout the state to
discuss various tech topics and invites students to learn about impressive new developments
in technology; and
WHEREAS, the entire State of Georgia benefits from employment growth and wages
resulting from a thriving technology industry; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that people of all races and cultures be included in the growing
field of technology and this event will promote that inclusion; and
WHEREAS, participating studnets are Dante Roberts, Tania Hidalgo-Valencia, Luis
Fernando Huerta-Garcia, Shikchhya Rai, Dulani Davis, Marcus Thomas, Jairo A Villalobos,
Evelyn Andrade Torres, Chelsea Bartley, and Carlos Scott; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these outstanding participants be
appropriately recognized and thanked for using their innovation and creativity to make our
state a better place to live and work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol and commend
and thank all those involved in this important event for their efforts of behalf of this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to those
participating in 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol, honoring Shiloh High School students for achievements in science, technology, engineering and math.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the third annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol, an event hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick that brings together stakeholders to discuss technology topics and celebrate high school students excelling in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.
The resolution names ten participating Shiloh High School students and states that the House commends and thanks everyone involved in the event. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the participants. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes 2026 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol as an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Commends and thanks everyone involved in organizing and participating in the event.
- Names ten specific Shiloh High School students being honored for their STEM achievements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to event participants.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors ten Shiloh High School students, along with event host Representative Dar'shun Kendrick and other organizers and stakeholders involved in Tech Demo Day. It has no legal effect on the broader public.

### Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or funding consequences, it provides an official, on-the-record acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the named students' achievements and of an event meant to encourage broader participation in technology fields across the state.

### Key provisions

- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the event's purpose: celebrating Shiloh High School students' STEM achievements and promoting inclusion in the technology field.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes 2026 Tech Demo Day and thanks all those involved.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to participants.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-12)
- Sponsors: Dar'shun Kendrick
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73208

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