HR1902: HR1902 Green, Shephard, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Shephard Green III. It recounts his life story: growing up in Atlanta, attending C.L. Harper High School, working in banking at Nations Bank, and then spending decades coaching youth football, basketball, and baseball, including at Clairmont Elementary School in Decatur, where he became known as 'Coach Green.' It also notes his later service as an assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate after retiring from the school system in 2014. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life of Shephard Green III on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's official regret and condolences over his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names the family of Shephard Green III, including his children and grandchildren, as recipients of the House's condolences. It also reflects on communities he touched, including students and athletes at Decatur-area schools and staff of the Georgia State Senate.

While the resolution has no legal or financial effect, it provides an official public record and a personal memorial for Shephard Green III's family, documenting his contributions as an educator, coach, and Senate staff member for the historical record of the General Assembly.

• The preamble recounts Shephard Green III's education, coaching career, and later work as an assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate starting in 2014.
• The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Georgia State Senate staff
• Decatur community