08 LC 95
0490
House
Resolution 1460
By:
Representatives Cox of the
102nd,
Heard of the
104th,
Reese of the
98th,
Sheldon of the
105th,
and Floyd of the
99th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. James "Jimmy" L. Chupp; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. James "Jimmy" L. Chupp is widely recognized throughout his community as the
personification of excellence in education and coaching; and
WHEREAS,
he has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Presbyterian College, a Master
of Arts in curriculum and supervision from the University of Georgia, and an
education specialist degree in educational leadership from the University of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he and his lovely wife, Claire, have three children, twins Joseph and Jeremy,
age 23, and Rachael, age 11; and
WHEREAS,
since 1994, this highly respected professional educator and coach has served
with honor and distinction as teacher, assistant coach, head football coach,
assistant principal, principal, assistant to the president, director of
development, and vice president of development at Greater Atlanta Christian
School; and
WHEREAS,
during his nine years of coaching the Spartans, they made the playoffs each
season and had an 89-24 record, but his biggest success came in 2002, when the
Spartans, including his twin sons Jeremy and Joseph, won close playoff games on
their way to the AA state championship game; and
WHEREAS,
prior to joining the staff at Greater Atlanta Christian School he taught with
Brookwood High School from 1981 until 2004; and
WHEREAS,
his love for the students he coached and passion for the game not only won
football games but taught his boys how to be morally upright, Godly young men,
providing them with principles they can use throughout their lives;
and
WHEREAS,
he is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual
education professionals are making on the quality of education received by the
children of this state, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his
superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body heartily and gratefully commend Mr. James "Jimmy" L. Chupp for his
sacrifice, foresight, accomplishments, and contributions on behalf of education
in Georgia and for the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures
of countless young people in this state and extend to him their most sincere
best wishes for health and happiness in the future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. James
"Jimmy" L. Chupp.