Georgia CommonsSR 208: Tidmore, Melony; congratulate
Last action February 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County high schooler, for winning the Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025 title and for her community service work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Melony Tidmore, a sophomore at Liberty University Online Academy, for being crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025 and winning the competition's Talent Award for a ballet performance. The resolution highlights her community service project promoting dance for physical and mental health, especially among senior citizens, her work with groups like Wellstar Health System and the Atlanta Ballet Children's Outreach Program, her academic record, and her role on the Cobb County Youth Commission. The Senate resolves to congratulate her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Melony Tidmore for winning the Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025 title and the competition's Talent Winner award.
- Commends her for community service work, including her 'Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health' initiative for seniors and others.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Melony Tidmore.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her success in the upcoming Miss Georgia's Teen competition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County teenager, and references organizations connected to her community work, such as Wellstar Health System, the Salvation Army's Silver Sneakers program, and the Atlanta Ballet Children's Outreach Program.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia Senate recognizing a young Georgian's achievements. Its main real-world effect is a formal record and a printed copy given to Tidmore commemorating her recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Tidmore's background, including her ballet training and academic achievements such as a 4.12 GPA.
- It notes her upcoming participation in the Miss Georgia's Teen competition in June 2025.
- The resolved clause states the Senate congratulates and commends her and wishes her future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“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
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
Topics
- Cobb County
- Senate resolution
- youth achievement
- community service