Georgia CommonsHR 157: Klodner, Nellie; commend
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Nellie Klodner, a Panter Elementary School student, for winning a national invention award for her accessibility app.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Nellie Klodner, a student at Panter Elementary School, for winning the 2024 Inclusion Award from Georgia Tech's K-12 InVenture Prize competition at the national finals. The resolution describes how Klodner, working with Anna Borsh, created an app called 'Grocery Eyes' designed to help visually impaired people navigate grocery stores using camera, microphone, and navigation features. It notes she first won the same award at the state level before winning nationally, receiving a trophy, certificate, and $1,000. The resolution formally congratulates her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Congratulates and commends Nellie Klodner by name for winning the 2024 Inclusion Award at a national invention competition.
- Describes the 'Grocery Eyes' app she co-created to help visually impaired people navigate grocery stores.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Klodner.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Nellie Klodner, a student at Panter Elementary School, and references her collaborator Anna Borsh. It has no direct legal effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly records the Georgia House's recognition of a student's achievement and directs an official copy of that recognition to be given to her.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate and commend Nellie Klodner for her 2024 Inclusion Award.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Klodner.
From the bill
“with the help of Anna Borsh, Ms. Klodner created the app "Grocery Eyes," which helps visually impaired people navigate through the grocery store more easily”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
Topics
- honorary resolution
- student achievement
- accessibility technology
- Georgia House of Representatives