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

26 LC 129 1347 House Resolution 1616 By: Representatives McClain of the 109 th, Okoye of the 102 nd, Beckles of the 96 th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Honoring Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr., a proud Washington, D.C., n ative, is a visionary2 entrepreneur, chaplain, educator, and nationally recognized spo rts executive who has3 dedicated over three decades to transforming lives through athl etics, mentorship, and4 community service; and5 WHEREAS, in 1993, Dr. Myles founded the Minor Football League (MFL), the nation's only6 professional minor football league, known as the "Laboratory of Change," creating a7 structured pathway for athletes to transition from the field to leadership and executive8 opportunities; and9 WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Minor Football League has expanded to 32 franchises,10 serving as a national platform for athletic excellence, professional development, discipline,11 and opportunity; and12 WHEREAS, as a former NFL athlete and Sociology graduate of Arizona State University,13 Dr. Myles has developed and implemented initiatives focused on drug prevention, violence14 reduction, youth conflict resolution, and mentorship; and15 H. R. 1616 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1347 WHEREAS, Dr. Myles serves as President, CEO, and Board Chair of the MFL Foundation,16 dedicated to outreach, education, prevention programming, and t he empowerment of17 underserved communities; and18 WHEREAS, his extraordinary lifetime of volunteerism and civic engagement earned him the19 prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement Award, a distingui shed national honor20 established during the administration of Barack Obama and conti nued under Joe Biden,21 representing a bipartisan federal recognition of sustained service, civic responsibility, and22 measurable community impact; and 23 WHEREAS, Dr. Myles has received numerous honors for leadership and business24 excellence, including recognition as one of "America's Best and Brightest" businessmen by25 Dollars and Sense Magazine, Volunteer of the Year by the Greater Washington Chapter of26 the National Urban League, Sports Icon Legacy Award recipient a t the Black Men Rock27 Image Awards, and Legacy Award honoree at the 2025 Black Sports Business Symposium28 Awards Ceremony; and 29 WHEREAS, he has served on the Montgomery County Police Chief Ad visory Board and30 contributed to mentorship and youth development programs, demonstrating consistent civic31 leadership; and 32 WHEREAS, as a devoted father of five and lifelong servant leader, Dr. Myles continues to33 exemplify integrity, perseverance, innovation, and national impact through sports, business34 leadership, mentorship, and chaplaincy.35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that36 the members of this body honor Dr. Richard D. Myles, Sr., for h is extraordinary37 H. R. 1616 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1347 contributions to professional sports development, youth empower ment, and national civic38 leadership; congratulate him upon his receipt of the President' s Lifetime Achievement39 Award; and celebrate Dr. Myles as a model of excellence and tra nsformational leadership40 whose work strengthens families, communities, and future generations.41 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized42 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.43 Richard D. Myles, Sr. 44 H. R. 1616 - 3 -