Georgia CommonsHR 8: Dover, Olivia; commend
Last action June 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Olivia Dover, a member of Troop 651, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and completing a community service project at a local swim club.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Olivia Dover for reaching Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program. It notes that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve this level and highlights her leadership in designing and leading construction of a stepping stone pathway at the Spalding Corners Swim and Tennis Association, which helps swim teams reach the pool deck during meets. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends and congratulates Dover on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Olivia Dover on the Georgia House's behalf for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
- Recognizes her leadership role as a founding member of Troop 651 and her community service project at a local swim club.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dover.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Olivia Dover. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her, and references her scout troop and the Spalding Corners Swim and Tennis Association.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Dover's achievement and providing her with an official keepsake copy from the Georgia House.
Key provisions
- Recites Dover's achievement of Eagle Scout rank, described as attained by roughly one in 97 scouts.
- Describes her community project designing and leading construction of a stepping stone pathway at the Spalding Corners Swim and Tennis Association.
- Resolves that the House commends and congratulates Dover for her achievement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Dover.
From the bill
“only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Mitchell Horner (R, HD-003)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
Topics
- Eagle Scout
- scouting
- community recognition
- House resolution