HR1616: HR1616 Myles, Dr. Richard D., Sr.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lays out his biography and accomplishments, including founding the Minor Football League in 1993, his work as a chaplain and educator, and his community outreach through the MFL Foundation. The resolution formally commends Dr. Myles for his contributions to professional sports development, youth empowerment, and civic leadership, and congratulates him on receiving the President's Lifetime Achievement Award. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Myles as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally honors Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr. for his work in professional sports development, youth empowerment, and civic leadership.
• Congratulates Dr. Myles on receiving the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, a national honor for sustained civic service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Myles.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a purely ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to prepare a commemorative copy.

This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations on residents or institutions; its practical effect is limited to an official House record and a keepsake document for Dr. Myles.

• The whereas clauses recount Dr. Myles's founding of the Minor Football League in 1993 and his roles as chaplain, educator, and sports executive.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor Dr. Myles for contributions to sports development, youth empowerment, and civic leadership.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Myles.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• ceremonial resolution
• sports leadership
• community service recognition