Georgia CommonsHR 103: Dye, Melvin G., III; commend
Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Melvin G. Dye III of Monroe for earning the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America's Scouts BSA program.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Melvin G. Dye III for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. The resolution describes his achievements, including restoring and repairing the fence at the historic McDaniel Tichenor House in Monroe, Georgia, earning 27 Merit Badges and a Bronze Palm, and attending High Adventure Camps in Florida and New Mexico. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect. It formally states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Melvin G. Dye III.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Melvin G. Dye III for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program.
- Recites his scouting achievements, including a community service project restoring a fence at a historic Monroe, Georgia home.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Melvin G. Dye III, a member of Troop 705 in Monroe, Georgia. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a ceremonial gesture recognizing an individual's personal achievement. Its main effect is that the Georgia House of Representatives formally documents and celebrates his accomplishment, and he receives an official copy for his records.
Key provisions
- The resolution recounts Melvin G. Dye III's completion of the Eagle Scout program, including 27 Merit Badges and a Bronze Palm.
- It notes his community service project restoring the fence at the McDaniel Tichenor House, the historic home of former Georgia Governor Henry D. McDaniel.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates him on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to him.
From the bill
“only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement”
“the members of this body commend Melvin G. Dye III for his diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
Topics
- Eagle Scout
- Boy Scouts of America
- House commendation resolution
- Monroe Georgia