HR103: HR103 Dye, Melvin G., III; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Melvin G. Dye III, a member of Troop 705, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes his Eagle Scout project, restoring and repairing the fence at the McDaniel Tichenor House in Monroe, Georgia, the historic home of former Georgia Governor Henry D. McDaniel, and lists his other scouting achievements, including 27 merit badges, a Bronze Palm, and attendance at two national High Adventure Camps. The resolution formally commends and congratulates Dye on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement honoring an individual.

• Formally commends and congratulates Melvin G. Dye III for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
• Documents his Eagle Scout project restoring the fence at the historic McDaniel Tichenor House in Monroe, Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dye.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial honor with no regulatory effect.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Melvin G. Dye III, along with his scout troop, Troop 705. It also directs an administrative task to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, ceremonial recognition. Its main real-world consequence is that the Georgia House of Representatives records and publicizes an individual's Eagle Scout achievement and community service project.

• The whereas clauses describe Dye's rank of Eagle Scout, his membership in Troop 705, and his completion of 27 merit badges and a Bronze Palm.
• The whereas clauses describe his Eagle Scout project restoring the fence at the McDaniel Tichenor House, the historic home of Georgia's 52nd Governor.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially commend and congratulate Dye for attaining the Eagle Scout rank.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dye.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor

• Eagle Scout honor
• Georgia House resolution
• Monroe Georgia history
• ceremonial recognition