Bill Text: GA HR1442 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: McAbee, Coach Clint; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-17 - House Read and Adopted [HR1442 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1442-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1442
By:
Representative Walker of the
107th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Coach Clint McAbee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Coach Clint McAbee has long been recognized for his superior coaching skills,
his dedication to challenging the future leaders of Georgia, and his incredible
devotion to his players; and
WHEREAS,
a native of Griffin, Georgia, Coach McAbee graduated from Spalding High School,
where he was a standout center for the school's football program and earned an
athletic scholarship to play for the University of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS,
an injury cut his college career with Old Miss short but, after groundbreaking
surgery that repaired his fractured arm with a steel plate, Coach McAbee went on
to play center for South Georgia College under coaches Wyatt Posey and Johnny
Griffith; and
WHEREAS,
in 1949, Coach McAbee awed and amazed fans as a member of South Georgia
College's Junior Sugar Bowl Championship team; and
WHEREAS,
he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and began his
distinguished career in education at Griffin High School before accepting a
position with R.E. Lee High School; and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously dedicated his time, talents, and energy to
challenging athletes to achieve their utmost potential with the football program
at R.E. Lee, helping lead the Rebels to region championships in 1965, 1966, and
1967 as coach of the interior linemen; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure as a coach with the Rebels, Coach McAbee was instrumental in
the football team's state championship appearance in 1961 and filled many roles
for the school, including driving the "Rebel Bus" for all sports;
and
WHEREAS, thousands of men have learned many valuable and lasting life principles through the example set by Coach McAbee; and
WHEREAS, thousands of men have learned many valuable and lasting life principles through the example set by Coach McAbee; and
WHEREAS,
he brought out the superior athletic ability of his players and served as a role
model and mentor to his teams; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the students in this state, it is
abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary
commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Coach Clint McAbee for his decades of service to the future
leaders of this state and commend his commitment to the student-athletes of
Georgia.
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 Coach Clint
McAbee.
