HR 1576: De'Souza, Aziah; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Aziah De'Souza, an 11th grade student at East Side High School and participant in the 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante program. The resolution describes her academic record, including a 3.9 GPA, her participation in STEM and ALANAS programs, dual enrollment at Georgia State University, cheerleading, and community service. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply recognizes and commends De'Souza and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Aziah De'Souza for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to De'Souza.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Aziah De'Souza and her parents, Liston De'Souza and Shareka Garrett. It has no legal effect on any broader group of Georgians.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to one student's achievements and providing her a keepsake copy of the honor.

• The whereas clauses describe De'Souza's background, schooling at East Side High School, and participation in the Showtime Pros Cotillion program.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor

• legislative commendation
• Newton County schools
• cotillion program
• student achievement