SR944: SR944 Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School, who was named Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-2025 season and has worked at the school for 11 years, including eight years as head boys' basketball coach. The resolution details his coaching record, including a 20-8 season in 2018-2019 and a state playoff appearance, his role starting Paulding County's first youth basketball league serving over 600 young athletes, and his academic credentials including a doctoral degree. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide Dr. Dyer with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends and recognizes Dr. Ryan Dyer for his work in athletics and education at North Paulding High School.
• States the Georgia Senate's recognition of his role as Athletic Director of the Year for 2024-2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Dyer.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution names Dr. Ryan Dyer, an educator and athletics administrator at North Paulding High School in Paulding County. It has no legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or institutions beyond honoring him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is limited to an official Senate record honoring Dr. Dyer's career and a printed copy given to him for personal recognition.

• The whereas clauses recount Dr. Dyer's career, including his tenure as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal and prior head basketball coach.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's official commendation of his leadership and contributions to athletics and education.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Dyer.

1. 2026-03-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)

• legislative commendation
• high school athletics
• Paulding County
• education