--- title: HR 761. Chapman, Fieldon Marcus; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr761 cite_as: HR 761, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr761 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr761.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr761/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71739 date: 2025-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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/hr760.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr762.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr761.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 761 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Bruce Williamson - Tim Fleming - Reynaldo Martinez text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2025 upstream_id: 2016173 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Eagle Scout honor - Boy Scouts of America - Monroe Georgia - commendation resolution --- # HR 761. Chapman, Fieldon Marcus; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0426 House Resolution 761 By: Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Fleming of the 114th, and Martinez of the 111th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Fieldon Marcus Chapman; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Fieldon Marcus Chapman has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most2 distinguished rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and3 WHEREAS, a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a4 rigorous program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques5 and the attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and6 WHEREAS, only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and7 Fieldon has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in maste ring the various special8 skills taught through the Scouts BSA program; and9 WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Fieldon has truly exhibited a commitment to the10 scouting principles of honesty and fairness and has consistentl y conducted himself in a11 manner becoming of an Eagle Scout; and12 WHEREAS, a member of Troop 705, he has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader,13 Troop Guide, and Chaplain's Aide as well as earned 24 merit badges; and14 H. R. 761 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0426 WHEREAS, for his Eagle Scout Project, Fieldon installed a 40 fo ot flagpole at George15 Walton Football Field, in Monroe, Georgia; and16 WHEREAS, the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader17 set an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young man's future.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body commend Fieldon Marcus Chapman for his diligence and20 dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Sco uts of America and21 congratulate him on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to24 Fieldon Marcus Chapman. 25 H. R. 761 - 2 - ## 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 Fieldon Marcus Chapman of Monroe, Georgia for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Fieldon Marcus Chapman for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes his path to that rank, including his roles in Troop 705 as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Chaplain's Aide, and notes he earned 24 merit badges. It also highlights his Eagle Scout service project, installing a 40 foot flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Chapman. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements. ### What it does - Formally commends and congratulates Fieldon Marcus Chapman for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. - Documents his leadership roles in Troop 705 and his completion of 24 merit badges as part of the honor. - Recognizes his Eagle Scout service project installing a flagpole at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Chapman. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors one individual, Fieldon Marcus Chapman, along with his scout troop, Troop 705, and touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic recognition rather than a policy change. It gives Chapman and his community formal acknowledgment from the state legislature, but it does not alter Georgia law, spend state funds, or affect anyone beyond the honoree. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Chapman's achievement of Eagle Scout rank and his roles and merit badges within Troop 705. - It describes his Eagle Scout service project, a 40 foot flagpole installed at George Walton Football Field in Monroe, Georgia. - The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Chapman on behalf of the House of Representatives. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Chapman. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Bruce Williamson, Tim Fleming, Reynaldo Martinez - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71739 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr761.md?full=1