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HR 663: Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day; April 26, 2025; recognize

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House Resolution 663

By: Representatives Howard of the 129th, Myles of the 126th, Heffner of the 130th, and Prince of the 132nd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing April 26, 2025, as Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnny C. Nimes, affectionately known as "The Retirement Coach," was a native of Augusta, Georgia, who received his education at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, A. R. Johnson Junior High School, Lucy Craft Laney High School, Paine College, and Bowling Green State University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nimes was a star varsity basketball athlete at Lucy Craft Laney High School and became the first male drum major for the Lucy Craft Laney High School "Pride of Augusta" Marching Band; and

WHEREAS, he graduated with honors in the top ten percent of his 1971 graduating class, ranking sixth out of 338 students, and was a life member, 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, first president, and founding member of the Lucy Craft Laney High School Alumni Association Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nimes received the first awarded basketball scholarship to attend Paine College, where he served as team captain and was elected vice president of the Paine College Student Government Association, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and graduating cum laude in 1975; and

WHEREAS, he furthered his education at Bowling Green State University, earning a Master of Arts in college student personnel in 1983 while maintaining a 3.55 grade point average; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nimes began his career in education in 1975 as an English, math, and general science teacher and assistant football coach, as well as head basketball and baseball coach at A. R. Johnson Junior High School; and

WHEREAS, in 1979, he joined Paine College as an admissions counselor before being appointed director of financial aid in 1983; and

WHEREAS, he later served as a compliance officer at Emory University in 1986 and as director of financial aid at DeVry University in Decatur and Morehouse College in Atlanta in 1988 and 1989; and

WHEREAS, in January 1997, Mr. Nimes was appointed associate dean of student affairs at Morehouse College, and in October 2004, he transitioned into a full-time education consultant; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nimes' other personal and professional accomplishments include working as an employment specialist at the Georgia Department of Labor, associate director of financial aid and executive director of enrollment management at Fort Valley State University, and director of financial aid at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until his retirement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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.

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 Mr. Johnny C. Nimes.