HR663: HR663 Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day; April 26, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Johnny C. Nimes, an Augusta native known as 'The Retirement Coach,' by naming April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day. The text recounts his education at Lucy Craft Laney High School, Paine College, and Bowling Green State University, and his long career in education, including teaching, coaching, and roles in financial aid and student affairs at institutions such as Paine College, Emory University, DeVry University, Morehouse College, Fort Valley State University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Nimes' family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial recognition of an individual's life and career.

• Formally designates April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day in recognition of his career in education and student affairs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nimes' family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial honor.

The resolution directly names Mr. Johnny C. Nimes and his family, who will receive a copy of the document. It does not impose obligations on any other group of Georgians, agencies, or institutions.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, formally honoring one individual's career in education and community service through official state recognition.

• The whereas clauses detail Nimes' education, athletic career, and decades-long professional history in education administration across multiple Georgia institutions.
• The resolving clause designates April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day.
• A further resolving clause instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Nimes' family.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)Primary sponsor
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
• Lynn Heffner (D, HD-130)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)

• commemorative resolution
• education
• Augusta Georgia
• Georgia House of Representatives