HR1693: HR1693 Subramanian, Soha; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Soha Subramanian, a seventh-grade student at the Westminster School who lives in House District 60. The resolution describes her achievements in debate, including speaker awards from 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 that the House recognizes and commends Soha for her academic excellence and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally commends Soha Subramanian, a seventh-grade student at the Westminster School, for her academic and debate achievements.
• States the House's recognition of her speaker awards from debate competitions and her Model United Nations participation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Soha Subramanian.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any statute or funding; it has no regulatory or legal effect beyond the honor itself.

The resolution directly names and honors Soha Subramanian, a Westminster School student in House District 60. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her.

This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one student's academic and debate accomplishments on the official record of the Georgia House.

• The whereas clauses describe Soha Subramanian's background as a Westminster School student and her debate and Model United Nations achievements.
• The first resolving clause states that the House commends her for academic excellence and wishes her future success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• student achievement
• debate competitions
• Georgia House of Representatives