Georgia CommonsHR 238: Tidmore, Melony; Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025; commend
Last action February 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County teenager, on being named Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025 and commends her community service work.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Melony Tidmore, a high school sophomore who was crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025 and won the competition's talent award for a ballet performance. It recounts her upcoming participation in the Miss Georgia's Teen competition, her dance training, and her community service project promoting dance for health, especially among senior citizens. The resolution also highlights her academic record and civic involvement, including her GPA, leadership in the National Beta Club, and membership on the Cobb County Youth Commission. It formally congratulates her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Congratulates Melony Tidmore on winning the title of Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025.
- Commends her for community service work, including a dance and health initiative for seniors.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her future success in the Miss Georgia's Teen competition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County high school student. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies; it is a formal statement of recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of praise for a young Georgian's achievements into the House's proceedings and gives her a keepsake copy through the Clerk's office.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause congratulates Melony Tidmore on her title win and commends her community service and volunteer work.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tidmore.
- The whereas clauses describe her talent award, academic record, dance training, and civic involvement but create no legal obligations.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Melony Tidmore upon her win as Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025, commend her for her outstanding work on behalf of her community, and extend best wishes for future success in competition.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Cobb County
- youth achievement
- ballet and dance