HR 715: Copeland, Alvin J.; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement honoring a specific person rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Alvin J. Copeland for a 47-year career as a teacher, coach, and mentor in Georgia schools, starting at Hubbard High School in Forsyth in 1964 and continuing at Northeast High School in Macon from 1970 until his retirement in 2011. The resolution lists his coaching achievements, including multiple state championships in girls basketball and track and field, and his induction into several athletic halls of fame. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Copeland, which is the standard way these honorary resolutions are delivered to the person being recognized.

• Formally recognizes and commends Alvin J. Copeland for 47 years of service in Georgia education and athletics.
• Recites his teaching and coaching career at Hubbard High School and Northeast High School, including department chairman and athletic director roles.
• Lists his teams' state championships, regional titles, and his inductions into six athletic halls of fame.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Copeland.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Alvin J. Copeland, a former teacher, coach, and athletic director in the Monroe County and Bibb County school systems in Georgia. It has no effect on other Georgians or on state law.

The resolution carries no legal or policy effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, providing formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of Copeland's decades-long career in education and youth athletics.

• The whereas clauses detail Copeland's teaching career from 1964 to 2011, including his roles at Hubbard High School and Northeast High School.
• The whereas clauses list specific state championships and regional titles won by his coached teams in girls basketball and track and field.
• The resolved clause formally commends Copeland and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Copeland with a copy of the resolution.

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• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-68)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)

• commendation resolution
• education
• high school athletics
• Macon Georgia