Bill Text: GA HR587 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Dupree, Mr. David M.; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-03-09 - House Read and Referred [HR587 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR587-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 587
By:
Representatives Howard of the
121st,
Murphy of the
120th,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Stephens of the
161st,
and Gordon of the
162nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring Mr. David M. Dupree and inviting him to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. David M. Dupree is an honest and dedicated man who strives for excellence in
all his endeavors as evidenced dramatically by his many years of superlative
service as an outstanding teacher, coach, and life member of the Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
he was born on September 10, 1924, in Clemson, South Carolina, and he earned a
Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a Master of Arts
from New York University, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Paine College and
pursued additional studies at Benedict College and Wayne State University;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Dupree began his teaching career as a biology teacher and a basketball and
football coach at Bell Street High School in Clinton, South Carolina, and one
year later, he was offered a job as biology teacher and head coach in Augusta,
Georgia, at A. R. Johnson High School and eventually became head football coach
at Lucy Laney High School; and
WHEREAS,
during his football coaching career at Lucy Laney and Bell Street High Schools,
he amassed 210 wins, 12 ties, and 79 losses; and
WHEREAS,
under his leadership and guidance, both Lucy Laney and Bell Street High Schools
earned state championships, and Lucy Laney High School led the nation in
football scoring in 1966 with an average of 54.5 points per game;
and
WHEREAS,
in addition to his illustrious football program, he also coached an outstanding
track team from 1949 until 1984; and
WHEREAS,
he retired from the Augusta public school system after spending 35 years as a
teacher and head coach at Lucy Laney High School but continued inspiring and
motivating athletes as the head track and cross-country coach at Paine College
for 14 years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Dupree is a lifetime member and founder of the Augusta chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and serves as a mentor for many of Augusta's youth,
grooming them to be leaders in the future; and
WHEREAS,
he is a devoted family man to his wife, Vivian Key Dupree, two daughters,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and a dedicated member of his community,
actively involved in Tabernacle Baptist Church where he is a former choir
member, Sunday school superintendent, and trustee; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the students in this state and his
community, 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 commend Mr. David M. Dupree for his years of dedicated service and
invite him to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to
be designated by the Speaker of the House.
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. David M.
Dupree.
