HR761: HR761 Chapman, Fieldon Marcus; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Fieldon Marcus Chapman for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes his path to that rank, including his roles in Troop 705 as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Chaplain's Aide, and notes he earned 24 merit badges. It also highlights his Eagle Scout service project, installing a 40 foot flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Chapman. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements.

• Formally commends and congratulates Fieldon Marcus Chapman for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
• Documents his leadership roles in Troop 705 and his completion of 24 merit badges as part of the honor.
• Recognizes his Eagle Scout service project installing a flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Chapman.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Fieldon Marcus Chapman, along with his scout troop, Troop 705, and touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

This is a symbolic recognition rather than a policy change. It gives Chapman and his community formal acknowledgment from the state legislature, but it does not alter Georgia law, spend state funds, or affect anyone beyond the honoree.

• The resolution recites Chapman's achievement of Eagle Scout rank and his roles and merit badges within Troop 705.
• It describes his Eagle Scout service project, a 40 foot flagpole installed at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia.
• The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Chapman on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Chapman.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor
• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)

• Eagle Scout honor
• Boy Scouts of America
• Monroe Georgia
• commendation resolution