Georgia CommonsHR 1693: Subramanian, Soha; commend
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Soha Subramanian, a seventh grader at the Westminster School in House District 60, for her academic and debate accomplishments.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Soha Subramanian, a seventh-grade student at the Westminster School and a resident of House District 60. The resolution highlights her achievements as a member of the Westminster Debate Club, including speaker awards from debate competitions hosted by the Atlanta Urban Debate League, the University of Kentucky, and Georgetown University, as well as her participation as a Model United Nations delegate. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of her achievements and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Subramanian.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Soha Subramanian for academic excellence on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's praise for her debate awards and Model United Nations participation, with no legal or regulatory effect.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Subramanian.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Soha Subramanian, a middle school student in House District 60. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a distributable copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives that Subramanian and her family can keep, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any requirement beyond the Clerk's distribution task.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Subramanian's academic standing, debate awards, and Model United Nations participation as the basis for the honor.
- The resolved clause formally commends Subramanian for academic excellence and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Subramanian.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Soha Subramanian for her academic excellence and extend best wishes for her continued success in her future endeavors”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- Georgia House of Representatives
- student achievement
- House District 60