Georgia CommonsHR 260: Scipio, Sanaa; commend
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Fairburn student Sanaa Scipio for her leadership, debate coaching, and volunteer work, and directs a copy to be given to her.
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In plain language
This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sanaa Scipio, an 11th-grade student at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn. It lists her achievements, including membership in the National Honor Society, founding her school's Public Forum Debate Program, service on the Fairburn Youth City Council and Fulton County Youth Commission, and awards like the Congressional Award Silver Medal and President's Volunteer Service Award. The resolution's operative effect is simple: the House recognizes and commends Scipio for her leadership and academic success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not change any Georgia law or create any funding, program, or requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sanaa Scipio on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her leadership and academic achievements.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Scipio.
- Creates no new law, funding, program, or ongoing obligation for the state or any agency.
Who it affects
This resolution affects Sanaa Scipio directly, as the person honored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her. It has no effect on the general public or Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly honoring one student's achievements and providing her with an official House document recognizing her leadership and community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Scipio's activities, including debate coaching, youth council service, international study trips, and awards received.
- The resolved clause formally commends Scipio for her leadership and academic success and extends best wishes for her future.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Scipio.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sanaa Scipio for her outstanding youth leadership and her commitment to academic success as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for future success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- youth leadership
- Fairburn Georgia
- Georgia House of Representatives