House Resolution 1963
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Beckles of the 96th, and Clark of the
108th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Elizabeth Garcia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Garcia is a proud first-generation college student, undergraduate
researcher, and dedicated community leader; and
WHEREAS, a student at Emory University, Elizabeth is one of only two Latina students in
the Class of 2026 computer science program as well as the First Latina undergraduate
researcher for the Atlanta Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Network (AIAI Network);
and
WHEREAS, as the founder and co-president of the Emory University chapter of ColorStack,
a nonprofit organization that supports Black and Latinx students pursuing careers in
computer science and technology, Elizabeth has tirelessly provided community as well as
academic and professional support and guidance to her peers; and
WHEREAS, within her community, Elizabeth has worked with Lucky Shoals Community
Association to help deliver and create bilingual health education initiatives and
neighborhood-centered health programming; and
WHEREAS, she has also worked with Georgia Representative Marvin Lim to ensure
community members are aware of available resources as well as volunteered as a Spanish
Medical Interpreter at the Good Samaritan Health Center of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, following her graduation Elizabeth hopes to pursue a career at the intersection
of technology, artificial intelligence, digital humanities, and public service, using technology
and research to support communities and expand access to knowledge and resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Elizabeth Garcia and extend their sincere
best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Elizabeth Garcia.