25 LC 129 0157 House Resolution 260 By: Representative Glaize of the 67 th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sanaa Scipio; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, Sanaa Scipio, an accomplished 11th-grade student at Landmark Christian2 School in Fairburn, Georgia, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong passion3 for public policy, community service, and civic engagement; and4 WHEREAS, Sanaa actively contributes to her school community as a member of both the5 National Honor Society and the Impact Leadership Academy and she serves as manager of6 her school's regional championship soccer team; and7 WHEREAS, as further testament to her exemplary service, she established and leads8 Landmark's Public Forum Debate Program, where she both coaches and inspires her peers;9 and10 WHEREAS, beyond the classroom, Sanaa has trained with the Veritas Debate Institute to11 hone her strategic thinking skills and ability to analyze complex issues, which led to her12 presenting a winning proposal before a panel of executive leaders at a Fortune 500 company;13 and14 H. R. 260 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0157 WHEREAS, deeply committed to civic engagement, Sanaa additionally serves on both the 15 Fairburn Youth City Council and the Fulton County Youth Commission, using her voice to16 advocate for meaningful change while dedicating over 400 volunteer hours to community17 service initiatives; and18 WHEREAS, as a Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Ambassador, Sanaa has gained19 valuable leadership experience and expanded her global perspective through study journeys20 in Italy and Cuba as well as her participation in a Uganda Literacy Project; and21 WHEREAS, her dedication to excellence has earned her the Congressional Award Silver22 Medal, the President's Volunteer Service Award, and the AP Scholar recognition; and23 WHEREAS, driven by a passion for helping others, Sanaa has dedicated her future to making24 a positive impact in her community and beyond through shaping public policies that promote25 justice and equality.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Sanaa Scipio for her outstanding youth28 leadership and her commitment to academic success as well as extend the most sincere best29 wishes for future success. 30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sanaa32 Scipio.33 H. R. 260 - 2 -