SR409: SR409 Myles, Darren; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Darren Myles, who has coached at Atlanta high schools including Frederick Douglass, Alonzo Crim, and George Washington Carver for 18 seasons, and who was named the 2024 Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year. The resolution states that his coaching and mentorship helped several of his players reach the NFL and other professional opportunities. The Senate formally commends him for his dedication to Georgia's athletes and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Myles, but it does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Darren Myles for his coaching career and contributions to Georgia high school athletes.
• States that he coached at Frederick Douglass, Alonzo Crim, and George Washington Carver high schools in Atlanta over 18 seasons.
• Notes his selection as the 2024 Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year and his students' advancement to the NFL.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Darren Myles.

This resolution directly concerns Darren Myles, an Atlanta high school football coach, and honors his impact on student athletes at the schools where he has coached. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Darren Myles's coaching career and giving him a formal keepsake copy from the Georgia Senate.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Myles's 18 seasons coaching at Atlanta high schools and his 2024 Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year recognition.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Myles for his dedication to Georgia's athletes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Myles.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)

• high school sports
• coaching recognition
• Atlanta schools
• legislative honor