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SR 944: Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend

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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.