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Senate
Resolution 918
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Coach Herbert Greene; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Coach Herbert Greene is widely recognized throughout the state as the
personification of excellence in athletics; and
WHEREAS,
he has been the basketball coach at Columbus State University for more than 25
years and the athletic director for more than 20, demonstrating seemingly
endless enthusiasm and energy while succeeding in two jobs that both demand
full-time attention; and
WHEREAS,
Coach Herbert Greene has reached the elite plateau of 500 career wins;
and
WHEREAS,
as the eighth-winningest active coach in the NCAA Division II, Coach Herbert
Greene serves as an instrument of inspiration and enthusiasm to his players;
creates a positive learning environment by encouraging competitive instincts;
and instills the values and positive characteristics of hard work, dedication,
and integrity; and
WHEREAS,
he is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual
coaches and athletic directors make on the quality of athletic training received
by the young people of this state, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that
his superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body heartily
and gratefully commend Coach Herbert Greene for his years of sacrifice,
foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of athletics in Georgia
and for the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of
countless young people in this state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Coach Herbert Greene.