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title: HR 1902. Green, Shephard, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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id: 2025-2026/hr1902
cite_as: HR 1902, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-25
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bill_number: HR 1902
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-25
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mack Jackson
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  - memorial resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Decatur
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# HR 1902. Green, Shephard, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1902
By: Representative Jackson of the 128th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Shephard Green III; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its distinguished citizens with the
passing of Shephard Green III; and
WHEREAS, born to Shephard Green Jr. and Carrie Mae Green, Shephard Green III attended
C.L. Harper High School, where he graduated as a member of the Class of 1969,
distinguished himself as a star athlete, and developed a lifelong love for football; and
WHEREAS, his professional career began in the financial sector at Nations Bank, after
which he devoted his life's work to education and coaching, becoming widely known as
"Coach Green" at Clairmont Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, through his work as a coach in football, basketball, and baseball across Amateur
Athletic Union programs, recreational leagues, and Decatur High School, he mentored
countless young people and served as a positive influence in their lives; and
WHEREAS, following his retirement from the school system in 2014, he served as an
assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate, contributing to the daily operations of the
state capitol and fostering meaningful relationships with those he encountered; and
WHEREAS, he was blessed with five remarkable children, Sheprease, Aqueelah, Shephard
IV, Zarinah, and Sakari, as well as seven wonderful grandchildren, Davina, Joshua, Elijah,
Jarvis Jr., Zyir, Zen, and Kaleb; and
WHEREAS, beyond his professional contributions, Shephard Green III was known for his
love of sports, particularly as the "Ultimate Fan" of the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as for his
storytelling, generosity, and innate ability to bring people together; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Shephard Green III will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Shephard Green III 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 Shephard Green III.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Shephard Green III, a longtime Decatur coach and former Georgia State Senate doorkeeper, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Shephard Green III. It recounts his life story: growing up in Atlanta, graduating from C.L. Harper High School, working in banking, and then spending decades coaching youth sports and working at Clairmont Elementary School in Decatur, where he was known as Coach Green. It also notes his later service as an assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate after retiring from the school system in 2014.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sympathy for his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

### What it does

- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Shephard Green III.
- Recounts his education, coaching career, and later work as an assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a memorial resolution.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Shephard Green III, who will receive the official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

### Why it matters

While it carries no legal or policy consequences, the resolution provides an official public record of appreciation for a Georgia educator, coach, and state capitol employee, and offers his family a formal statement of sympathy from the state legislature.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses detail his background, career at Nations Bank, coaching work, and service as an assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate.
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-25)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-25)
- Sponsors: Mack Jackson
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74450

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1902.md?full=1