House Resolution 2009
By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Dubnik of the 29th, Anderson of the 10th, Lumsden
of the 12th, Cheokas of the 151st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Danny Hall; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Danny Hall began his exemplary coaching career as a graduate assistant at his
alma mater, Miami University, from 1978 to 1979, and he continued to develop his expertise
over eight seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, he earned his first head coaching position at Kent State University, serving from
1988 to 1993 and leading the program to two Mid-American Conference championships
while receiving recognition as a two-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, Danny Hall became the head coach at the Georgia Institute of
Technology, where over 32 seasons he built one of the most successful programs in
collegiate baseball history and compiled a remarkable 1,244-676 record; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Georgia Tech baseball program captured eight Atlantic
Coast Conference regular-season championships and five Atlantic Coast Conference
Tournament championships, earned 25 NCAA Tournament appearances, and advanced to
three College World Series appearances; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the development of student-athletes is evidenced by his
mentorship of 149 Georgia Tech players who were selected in the Major League Baseball
Draft a total of 166 times, as well as 15 Georgia Tech players who earned Academic
All-America recognition a combined 19 times; and
WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished career, Danny Hall amassed an overall head
coaching record of 1,452-793-1, ranking ninth in NCAA history for career victories; and
WHEREAS, his exceptional leadership and impact on the game have been recognized
through numerous honors, including his induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall
of Fame in 2023 and his designation as an honorary alumnus of the Georgia Institute of
Technology in 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this exemplary individual be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Danny Hall for his decades of exceptional service in
collegiate baseball as well as extend best wishes for future health and happiness.
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
Danny Hall.