HR715: HR715 Copeland, Alvin J.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Alvin J. Copeland for his long career in education and athletics. It recounts his work starting in 1964 at Hubbard High School in Forsyth, Georgia, and continuing at Northeast High School in Macon from 1970 until his retirement in 2011, where he taught health and physical education and coached multiple sports. The resolution lists his teams' championships, regional titles, and hall of fame inductions as reasons for recognition. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the House's appreciation and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Copeland.

• Formally recognizes and commends Alvin J. Copeland for 47 years of service in education and athletics in Georgia public schools.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Copeland.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Alvin J. Copeland, a retired teacher and coach. It also references the Monroe County Board of Education and Bibb County's Northeast High School, where he worked, though it imposes no obligations on them.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing one educator's decades-long contribution to Georgia high school sports and student mentorship.

• The 'WHEREAS' clauses recount Copeland's career timeline, from Hubbard High School (1964-1967) to Northeast High School (1970-2011).
• Lists specific athletic achievements, including five state basketball championships and multiple track and field titles won by his teams.
• Notes his inductions into halls of fame including the Georgia High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
• The resolving clause formally commends Copeland and extends 'best wishes for future health and happiness.'
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Copeland.

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• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)

• commemorative resolution
• education
• high school athletics
• Macon Georgia