SR93: SR93 Coen, John; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes John Coen for more than six decades of service to Roswell High School as a coach, administrator, and teacher. The resolution cites his coaching record, including over 265 baseball wins and a 1986 state championship, his work with football and wrestling teams, and his role sponsoring the school's model United Nations program to national championships. The Senate resolves to congratulate him on his induction into the Roswell High School Hall of Fame and the Georgia Dugout Baseball Hall of Fame, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally congratulates John Coen on his induction into the Roswell High School Hall of Fame and the Georgia Dugout Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Recites his record as a coach, administrator, and teacher at Roswell High School over more than six decades.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to John Coen.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names John Coen, a longtime Roswell High School coach, administrator, and teacher. It also reflects on students, athletes, and the Roswell High School community he worked with over his career.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it serves only as a formal, symbolic recognition by the Senate of one individual's career and community contributions.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Coen's six-decade tenure at Roswell High School and his coaching record, including over 265 baseball wins and a 1986 state title.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate Coen on his hall of fame inductions and wish him future health and success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Coen.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)

• Roswell High School
• Georgia Senate resolution
• sports hall of fame
• John Coen