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

26 LC 112 4069 House Resolution 1902 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Shephard Green III; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its distinguished citizens with the2 passing of Shephard Green III; and3 WHEREAS, born to Shephard Green Jr. and Carrie Mae Green, Shephard Green III attended4 C.L. Harper High School, where he graduated as a member of the Class of 1969,5 distinguished himself as a star athlete, and developed a lifelong love for football; and6 WHEREAS, his professional career began in the financial sector at Nations Bank, after7 which he devoted his life's work to education and coaching, bec oming widely known as8 "Coach Green" at Clairmont Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, through his work as a coach in football, basketball, and baseball across Amateur10 Athletic Union programs, recreational leagues, and Decatur High School, he mentored11 countless young people and served as a positive influence in their lives; and12 H. R. 1902 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4069 WHEREAS, following his retirement from the school system in 201 4, he served as an13 assistant doorkeeper for the Georgia State Senate, contributing to the daily operations of the14 state capitol and fostering meaningful relationships with those he encountered; and15 WHEREAS, he was blessed with five remarkable children, Sheprease, Aqueelah, Shephard16 IV, Zarinah, and Sakari, as well as seven wonderful grandchildren, Davina, Joshua, Elijah,17 Jarvis Jr., Zyir, Zen, and Kaleb; and18 WHEREAS, beyond his professional contributions, Shephard Green III was known for his19 love of sports, particularly as the "Ultimate Fan" of the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as for his20 storytelling, generosity, and innate ability to bring people together; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Shephard Green III w ill long be22 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who23 had the great fortune of knowing him.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Shephard Green III and26 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 family of Shephard Green III.30 H. R. 1902 - 2 -