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Expressing regret at the passing of Walter Howard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Walter Howard will be long remembered as the assistant principal and vocational director at Northwest Whitfield High School where he touched the lives of countless students, fellow teachers, administrators, and parents in the community; and

WHEREAS, he was highly respected, extremely dedicated, loyal, and trustworthy; and his presence and leadership significantly affected the curriculum, resources, and learning environment of the school he was so clearly committed to serving; and

WHEREAS, he was a man of deep principles, who enlisted in the US Army during Viet Nam, went to Officer Candidacy School, served as a second lieutenant in the 5th Infantry where he was severely injured, and yet continued his service to complete his military obligation in full; and

WHEREAS, he completed a doctorate in education at Georgia State University, developed the Quick Start program at the Georgia Department of Education to attract new industry to areas through citizen educational training, and worked as the vocational director at Canton High School before coming to Whitfield County; and

WHEREAS, he was named the Outstanding Vocational Director of the Year and the Administrator of the Year by the Georgia Vocational Association; and his great love for the outdoors and sponsorship of the Adventure Club gave many a young student special connections with this wonderful teacher, father, and dearly loved husband.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body expresses deep regret at the passing of Walter Howard and conveys its heartfelt sympathy to his beloved family.

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 the Howard family.