HR 761: Chapman, Fieldon Marcus; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Fieldon Marcus Chapman, a member of Troop 705, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program. The text recounts his scouting achievements, including leadership roles such as Senior Patrol Leader and Chaplain's Aide, 24 earned merit badges, and his Eagle Scout project installing a 40 foot flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's commendation and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Chapman as a keepsake.

• Formally commends and congratulates Fieldon Marcus Chapman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Recites his scouting record, including leadership positions in Troop 705 and 24 merit badges earned.
• Documents his Eagle Scout project, installing a 40 foot flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chapman.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Fieldon Marcus Chapman, and his scout troop, Troop 705. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is purely ceremonial, providing public recognition from the state legislature for a young Georgian's achievement in scouting and community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Chapman's achievement of Eagle Scout rank, noting only about 1 in 97 scouts reaches this level.
• The whereas clauses detail his leadership roles in Troop 705 and his Eagle Scout service project at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Chapman.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution 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 "Rey" Martinez (R, HD-111)

• Eagle Scout
• Boy Scouts of America
• Monroe Georgia
• legislative commendation
• youth achievement