HR622: HR622 Maloof, Coach Keith; retirement; commend

25 LC 129 0364 House Resolution 622 By: Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Cox of the 28th, McClain of the 109th, Romman of the 97th, Beckles of the 96th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Coach Keith Maloof upon his retireme nt; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Coach Keith Maloof has had a long and distinguished career, coaching for over3 40 years and serving as head coach for 29; and4 WHEREAS, from 1999 to 2024, Coach Maloof was the football coach at Norcross High5 School, leading the team to countless victories; and6 WHEREAS, in his 26 seasons at Norcross High School, he never had a losing regular season7 record; and8 WHEREAS, Coach Maloof holds the overall head coaching record of 232-103, with a9 210-92 record at Norcross, making him the winningest head coach in Gwinnett County10 history; and11 WHEREAS, he has left an indelible mark on the student athletes he has coached and12 mentored, including numerous players who advanced to the NFL, s uch as Alvin Kamara,13 Lorenzo Carter, Jake Camarda, Max Garcia, Brice Butler, and Robert Beal; and14 H. R. 622 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0364 WHEREAS, in 2023, Coach Maloof's was named the Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year,15 recognizing his leadership, integrity, and on-field success; and16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary coach be recognized for17 his outstanding impact on the students, athletes, and the football program at Norcross High18 School.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Coach Keith Malo of, congratulate him21 upon the grand occasion of his retirement, and extend sincere best wishes fo his continued22 health and happiness.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 Coach Keith Maloof.26 H. R. 622 - 2 -