Georgia CommonsHR 2003: Pender, Captain Dr. Melvin; commend
Última acción: 27 de marzo de 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr., an Olympic athlete, Vietnam War veteran, and civil rights advocate, for his lifetime achievements.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts his biography and accomplishments, including competing at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, winning a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics while serving as a combat soldier in the Vietnam War, and receiving the Bronze Star. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends him for his achievements and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. Like most commendation resolutions, its effect is symbolic rather than legal.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr. for his lifetime achievements.
- Recites his military service, Olympic athletic career, and civil rights advocacy as the basis for the commendation.
- Extends the House's best wishes to him for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names and honors Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the document to him.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr. formal, public recognition from the state legislature for his military service, Olympic achievements, and civil rights work.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses describe his Olympic performances in 1964 and 1968, his Vietnam War service and Bronze Star, and his Hall of Fame inductions.
- The resolving clause formally commends him and extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to him.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize and commend Captain Dr. Mel Pender Jr. for his many exceptional lifetime achievements as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Temas
- ceremonial resolution
- veterans
- Olympic athletes
- civil rights
- Georgia House of Representatives