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Extending well wishes to Dr. Charles H. Green upon his retirement as president of Tallulah Falls School; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Charles H. Green has been a major contributor to quality education in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Green formerly taught English, then served as school principal in Thomasville and Valdosta; and later served as superintendent of Ware County schools and Griffin-Spalding schools until being named president of Tallulah Falls in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Green was president of Tallulah Falls School from 1989-2001; and

WHEREAS, he worked well with the students, faculty, and staff and particularly the school´s owners, the Georgia Federation of Women´s Clubs and earned their unqualified respect and admiration; and

WHEREAS, among the milestones of Dr. Green´s administration were: a major expansion of the campus facilities; two new buildings, the student center and dining facility; classroom and dormitory renovations; underground utilities; moving and renovating the school´s museum; expanded athletic facilities; and new tennis courts and baseball field; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Green and his wife, Barbara, plan to be active in their retirement from their home in Clarkesville, Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Dr. Charles H. Green for his many years of dedicated service as a leader in education in the State of Georgia and extend their sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Charles H. Green.