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.