Georgia CommonsHR 62: Sequeira, Mary D'Souza; commend
Last action January 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira, a pioneering Indian Olympic athlete, for her track and field and field hockey achievements.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Mary D'Souza Sequeira, an Indian athlete who competed for India in track and field at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of the first female contingent to represent India there, and who also played field hockey. The resolution recounts her medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games and her 2013 Dhyan Chand Award from the Government of India for lifetime achievement in sport. The House formally commends her for her athletic achievements and wishes her continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira for her athletic career representing India in track and field and field hockey.
- Recites her competition history, including the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send her a copy of the resolution.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mary D'Souza Sequeira. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its practical outcome is that Mary D'Souza Sequeira receives an official copy of the House's commendation of her athletic career.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail her Olympic and Asian Games competition history, including medals won in 1951 and 1954.
- The resolving clause commends her for her athletic achievements and extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Mary D'Souza Sequeira, an Indian female Olympian, distinguished herself as a pioneer in international sports, representing India in track and field as well as field hockey”
“the members of this body commend Mary D'Souza Sequeira for her many exemplary athletic achievements as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Olympic athletes
- Georgia House of Representatives