--- title: HR 159. Schmidt, Tyler; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr159 cite_as: HR 159, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr159 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr159.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr159/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69911 date: 2025-02-04 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/hr158.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr160.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr159.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 159 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mandi Ballinger - Brad Thomas - Jordan Ridley - Don Parsons - Rick Jasperse - Mitchell Scoggins text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2025 upstream_id: 1955602 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America - legislative commendation - Georgia House resolution --- # HR 159. Schmidt, Tyler; commend ## Text House Resolution 159 By: Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Thomas of the 21st, Ridley of the 22nd, Parsons of the 44th, Jasperse of the 11th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Tyler Schmidt; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Tyler Schmidt 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 Tyler 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 during his years with the Scouts BSA program; and WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Tyler has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting principles of honesty and fairness and has consistently conducted himself in a manner becoming of an Eagle Scout; 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 Tyler Schmidt 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 Tyler Schmidt. ## 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 formally commends Tyler Schmidt for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America's Scouts BSA program. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Tyler Schmidt for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution describes the rigorous training and high standards required to earn this distinction, noting that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve it. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Schmidt's leadership, dedication, and character, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him to keep. ### What it does - Formally commends and congratulates Tyler Schmidt for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. - States the House's recognition of the training, skills, and character required to earn the Eagle Scout rank. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tyler Schmidt. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Tyler Schmidt. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; it is a personal commendation passed by the House of Representatives. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is purely ceremonial: it gives Tyler Schmidt formal, public recognition from the state legislature for his achievement in the Scouts BSA program. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank as the most distinguished honor in the Boy Scouts of America and note that few scouts reach it. - The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Tyler Schmidt on attaining Eagle Scout status. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Schmidt. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-04) - Sponsors: Mandi Ballinger, Brad Thomas, Jordan Ridley, Don Parsons, Rick Jasperse, Mitchell Scoggins - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69911 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr159.md?full=1