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GA SR955
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/15/2020
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Mr. Walter Wade for his career as an educator, coach, and athletic administrator in DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
- Served as head coach of football, basketball, and track at Lynwood Park High School beginning in the 1960–1961 school year, then became athletic director at West Fulton High School in 1969, where the school won a football state championship in 1974 and basketball state championships in 1975 and 1976
- Promoted to athletic director of the entire Atlanta Public School district in 1977, where he advocated for gender equity and was elected vice president of the Georgia High School Athletic Association and president of the Atlanta Athletic Coaches Association
- Inducted into the Georgia Athletic Director Association Hall of Fame in 2011
- Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Mr. Walter Wade
Legislative Description
Wade, Mr. Walter; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
6/15/2020
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