--- title: SR 944. Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr944 cite_as: SR 944, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr944 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr944.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr944/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74027 date: 2026-03-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 944 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Bearden of the 30th, Walker III of the 20th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others A RESOLUTION Commending and recognizing Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School for his outstanding achievements in and his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Ryan Dyer was named Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-2025 season, highlighting his outstanding commitment to developing athletics at North Paulding High School; and WHEREAS, Dr. Dyer has faithfully served North Paulding High School for 11 years and currently enters his third year as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, demonstrating steadfast leadership and commitment to student success; and WHEREAS, he previously served eight years as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at North Paulding High School, building a competitive and disciplined program rooted in hard work and accountability; and WHEREAS, during the 2018-2019 season, he guided his team to an impressive 20-8 overall record, a state playoff appearance, and both region regular season and region tournament runner-up finishes; and WHEREAS, his 2018-2019 team achieved an outstanding cumulative 3.8 grade point average, exemplifying excellence not only in athletics but also in academics; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and success, he was named Paulding County Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Coach of the Year Award in 2018-2019; and WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in establishing Paulding County’s first-ever youth basketball league, which has grown to serve over 600 young athletes and strengthened community engagement in youth sports; and WHEREAS, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to educational leadership by earning his Doctoral Degree from California Coast University in 2016, a master’s degree from Troy University in 2009, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2011; and WHEREAS, a native of Dalton, Georgia, he is devoted to his family, sharing his life with his wife, Candice Lumpkin Dyer, and their two children, Ava Bray Dyer and Bryce Dyer, while continuing to serve as a role model within his community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and recognize Dr. Ryan Dyer for his outstanding leadership, dedication to student achievement, blue-collar mentality, and lasting contributions to athletics and education at North Paulding High School and in Paulding County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Ryan Dyer. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution commends Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School for his work as athletic director, basketball coach, and youth sports leader in Paulding County. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Dr. Ryan Dyer, who works at North Paulding High School, for being named Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-2025 season and for his eleven years of service to the school, including eight years as head men's basketball coach. The resolution lists his professional achievements, such as a 20-8 season record in 2018-2019, his role in creating Paulding County's first youth basketball league serving over 600 young athletes, and his advanced degrees. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Dyer, formally honoring him on behalf of the chamber. ### What it does - Formally commends and recognizes Dr. Ryan Dyer for his achievements in athletics and education in Paulding County. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Dyer. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School. It has no regulatory effect on any broader group of Georgians, school districts, or state agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of recognition. Its significance is symbolic, marking Dr. Dyer's contributions to youth sports and education in Paulding County in the Senate's official record. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses detail Dr. Dyer's career, including 11 years at North Paulding High School and his role in founding Paulding County's first youth basketball league. - The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Dyer for his leadership and contributions to athletics and education. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Dyer. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-12) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-12) - Sponsors: Jason Anavitarte, Timothy Bearden, Larry Walker, Randy Robertson, Kay Kirkpatrick, Clint Dixon, Billy Hickman, Bo Hatchett, Steven McNeel, Bill Cowsert, Chuck Hufstetler, Matt Brass, Blake Tillery, Ricky Williams - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74027 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr944.md?full=1