Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 663: Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day; April 26, 2025; recognize
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day, honoring the Augusta native's decades-long career in education and student affairs.
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In plain language
This House resolution from the Georgia General Assembly recognizes April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day. It honors Johnny C. Nimes, an Augusta native known as "The Retirement Coach," for his education, athletic achievements, and long career in education administration. The resolution recounts Nimes' schooling at Lucy Craft Laney High School, Paine College, and Bowling Green State University, and his professional roles including teacher, admissions counselor, financial aid director, associate dean at Morehouse College, and enrollment management executive at Fort Valley State University. The House directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Nimes' family. It does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program.
What the bill does
- Formally designates April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day in Georgia through a House resolution.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nimes' family.
- Contains no statutory changes, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Johnny C. Nimes and his family. It also reflects recognition by his alma maters, including Lucy Craft Laney High School, Paine College, and the institutions where he worked, such as Morehouse College and Fort Valley State University.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal, public recognition through the Georgia House of Representatives to one individual's career and community contributions in education.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause designates April 26, 2025 as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day in recognition of his achievements in education.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Nimes' family.
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts his education, athletic career, and professional history but creates no binding legal obligations.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize April 26, 2025, as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day in honor of his outstanding achievements, dedication to education, and tireless commitment to the betterment of his community and profession.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Lynn Heffner (D, HD-130)
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Augusta Georgia
- education honors
- Georgia House of Representatives