SR944: SR944 Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend

26 LC 129 1366 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. Ry an Dyer of North Paulding High School for his1 outstanding achievements in and his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for2 other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Dr. Ryan Dyer was named Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-20254 season, highlighting his outstanding commitment to developing athletics at North Paulding5 High School; and6 WHEREAS, Dr. Dyer has faithfully served North Paulding High Sch ool for 11 years and7 currently enters his third year as Athletic Director and Assist ant Principal, demonstrating8 steadfast leadership and commitment to student success; and9 WHEREAS, he previously served eight years as Head Men’s Basketb all Coach at North10 Paulding High School, building a competitive and disciplined program rooted in hard work11 and accountability; and12 WHEREAS, during the 2018-2019 season, he guided his team to an impressive 20-8 overall13 record, a state playoff appearance, and both region regular sea son and region tournament14 runner-up finishes; and15 S. R. 944 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1366 WHEREAS, his 2018-2019 team achieved an outstanding cumulative 3.8 grade point16 average, exemplifying excellence not only in athletics but also in academics; and17 WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and success, he was n amed Paulding County18 Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Coach of the Year19 Award in 2018-2019; and20 WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in establishing Paulding Coun ty’s first-ever youth21 basketball league, which has grown to serve over 600 young athl etes and strengthened22 community engagement in youth sports; and23 WHEREAS, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to educational leadership by earning24 his Doctoral Degree from California Coast University in 2016, a master’s degree from Troy25 University in 2009, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University26 in 2011; and27 WHEREAS, a native of Dalton, Georgia, he is devoted to his family, sharing his life with his28 wife, Candice Lumpkin Dyer, and their two children, Ava Bray Dyer and Bryce Dyer, while29 continuing to serve as a role model within his community.30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body31 commend and recognize Dr. Ryan Dyer for his outstanding leadership, dedication to student32 achievement, blue-collar mentality, and lasting contributions t o athletics and education at33 North Paulding High School and in Paulding County.34 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed35 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Ryan Dyer.36 S. R. 944 - 2 -