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10 LC 94 1681
Senate Resolution 800
By: Senators Staton of the 18th and Tolleson of the 20th

A RESOLUTION


Commending Coach Conrad Nix on his retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Coach Conrad Nix 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, Coach Nix was born in Oneonta, Alabama, and began his coaching career as an assistant football coach at Warner Robins High School; and

WHEREAS, he has served as head football coach and athletic director at Talladega, Haleyville, Albertville, and Etowah High Schools in Alabama and Irwin County and Northside High Schools in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Coach Nix spent seven years at Northside High School, and, after leaving to coach at other schools for a few years, he returned to Northside in 1994; and

WHEREAS, during his career with the Eagles, Coach Nix has compiled an amazing record of 241-52 and earned the school back-to-back state titles in 2006 and 2007; and

WHEREAS, with a lifetime win record of 300, Coach Nix brought out the superior athletic ability of his players and served as a role model and mentor to his teams; and

WHEREAS, although his leadership and guidance will be missed on the field upon his retirement, his winning legacy will live on for future generations of Eagles to admire and aspire to; 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend Coach Conrad Nix for his decades of service to the future leaders of this state and extend to him best wishes on an enjoyable and well-deserved retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Coach Conrad Nix.