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HR 1902: Green, Shephard, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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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.