--- title: HR 103. Dye, Melvin G., III; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr103 cite_as: HR 103, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr103 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr103.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr103/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69678 date: 2025-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr102.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr104.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr103.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 103 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-29 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Bruce Williamson text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2025 upstream_id: 1947467 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America - House commendation resolution - Monroe Georgia --- # HR 103. Dye, Melvin G., III; commend ## Text House Resolution 103 By: Representative Williamson of the 112th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Melvin G. Dye III; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Melvin G. Dye III has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a rigorous program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques and the attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and WHEREAS, only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and Melvin has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Scouts BSA program; and WHEREAS, this hard-working young man has demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative and has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting principles of honesty and fairness during his years with the Scouts BSA program; and WHEREAS, a member of Troop 705, Melvin earned the rank of Eagle Scout by demonstrating leadership, organization, and hands-on skills in the restoration and repair of the fence at the McDaniel Tichenor House in Monroe, Georgia, the historic home of Henry D. McDaniel, the 52nd Governor of Georgia; and WHEREAS, as further testament to his excellent scouting, he has earned 27 Merit Badges and a Bronze Palm as well as attended High Adventure Camps at both the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base Camp and Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico; and WHEREAS, the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader set an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young man's future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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 and congratulate him on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Melvin G. Dye III. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-29) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-29) - Sponsors: Bruce Williamson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69678 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr103.md?full=1