Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 622: Maloof, Coach Keith; retirement; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Coach Keith Maloof of Norcross High School for his 40-year coaching career and 26 seasons leading the Norcross football program upon his retirement.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Coach Keith Maloof upon his retirement after a coaching career spanning more than 40 years, including 29 years as a head coach. From 1999 to 2024 he coached football at Norcross High School in Gwinnett County, compiling a 232-103 overall record, including a 210-92 record at Norcross that makes him the winningest head coach in Gwinnett County history. The resolution notes that several of his former players went on to the NFL, including Alvin Kamara and Lorenzo Carter, and that he was named the Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year in 2023. The House formally commends Maloof, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It carries no changes to Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Coach Keith Maloof for his coaching career and congratulates him on his retirement.
- States his career coaching record (232-103 overall, 210-92 at Norcross High School) and recognizes it as the best in Gwinnett County history.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Maloof.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Coach Keith Maloof and references Norcross High School's football program and several of his former players who reached the NFL. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians outside of serving as an official, public honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a longtime coach's career and community impact upon his retirement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite Maloof's career facts: over 40 years coaching, 29 as head coach, and 26 seasons at Norcross High School from 1999 to 2024.
- States his overall coaching record as 232-103, with a 210-92 record at Norcross, and calls him the winningest head coach in Gwinnett County history.
- Notes former players who reached the NFL, including Alvin Kamara, Lorenzo Carter, Jake Camarda, Max Garcia, Brice Butler, and Robert Beal.
- The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate Maloof and wish him well in retirement.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Maloof.
From the bill
“Coach Maloof holds the overall head coaching record of 232-103, with a 210-92 record at Norcross, making him the winningest head coach in Gwinnett County history”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Coach Keith Maloof, congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement, and extend sincere best wishes fo his continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-48)
- Brent Cox (R, HD-28)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Ruwa Romman (D, HD-97)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-78)
Topics
- high school football
- Norcross High School
- Gwinnett County
- legislative commendation