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HR 1220: Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend

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House Resolution 1220

By: Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Westbrook of the 163rd, and Hitchens of the 161st

A RESOLUTION

Commending Otis J. Brock, Jr., for a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Otis J. Brock, Jr., was born October 17, 1933, in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia, to Otis J. Brock, Sr., and Ruby Brock; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to Annette Kennedy Brock and was the devoted father to Donna and Otis as well as the loving grandfather to Zuri, Zoe, and Elijah; and

WHEREAS, Otis J. Brock, Jr., served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War Era; and

WHEREAS, he matriculated at Savannah State College where he was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, he was a star basketball player at Savannah State College, coached by the legendary Theodore "Ted" Wright; and

WHEREAS, showcasing his extraordinary athletic ability, Otis J. Brock, Jr., was named All-SEAC from 1953-1956 and was the SEAC's most valuable player in 1955; and

WHEREAS, for 30 years he was a pivotal educator and administrator in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; and

WHEREAS, he was a teacher and coach at Sol C. Johnson High School in Savannah, Georgia; served as principal of Alfred Ely Beach High School for six years from 1971- 1976; and retired in 1986 as director of secondary education for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; and

WHEREAS, after retirement, he returned to Savannah State College, his beloved alma mater, to serve as the college's second women's volleyball coach, women's cross country coach, and as women's basketball coach; and

WHEREAS, his dedication aided the college, now Savannah State University, to make the transition from NCAA Division III athletics to NCAA Division II; and

WHEREAS, Otis J. Brock, Jr., was a life-long, devoted member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; National Association of Guardsmen; and Wolves Club; and

WHEREAS, Otis J. Brock, Jr. departed this life January 28, 2026, after a life of exemplary service to mankind and Savannah, Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Otis J. Brock, Jr., for his many accomplishments, especially his service to education and young people in Savannah, Georgia, and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Otis J. Brock, Jr.