WHEREAS, the Haywood County Board of Education pauses to recognize the extraordinary services rendered by George R. Chapman, as an Educator, as a Coach, and as Director of Schools; and

WHEREAS, George R. Chapman has been involved in the Haywood County educational system for over 39 years; and

WHEREAS, George R. Chapman was a math teacher attaining Career Ladder III, was head football coach for the Haywood County High School Tomcats from 1986 to 1992, with a record of 57 wins and only 17 losses, was Assistant Superintendent of Education from 1993 to 2000 and was Director of Schools from 2000 to the present; and

WHEREAS, he was Southwest District Superintendent of the Year for the years 2003, 2006, and 2008 of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents and was on their Board of Directors for the years 2005 through 2008 and was President-elect for the year 2007-2008; and

WHEREAS, he also received the TSSAA A. F. Bridges Award for School System Administrator of the Year in Athletic District#8 for 2001, and was appointed to the Tennessee State Textbook Commission by the Governor of the State of Tennessee for the years 2005-2007, and was the representative from the Southwest District on the Superintendent Study Council Executive Committee 2006-2008; and

WHEREAS, Haywood County Schools achieved Adequate Yearly Progress goals for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007 under his leadership; and

WHEREAS, the above reflects only a small portion of his commitment and dedication to make the Haywood County School System better each and every year.

NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication, the Haywood County Board of Education deems it an honor and a privilege to present George R. Chapman with this Resolution and Proclamation for his outstanding service, not only to the Haywood County School System, but also to this community.

NOW THEREFORE, this Haywood County Board of Education by and through its Chairperson, Patricia Gruenewald, would hereby like to thank and recognize George R. Chapman for his many years of unselfish and dedicated commitment to the Haywood County School System and the Haywood County Board of Education, and the Board does hereby wish the very best for our Director of Schools and our friend, and wish him much happiness, good health, and all the success of the future. Thank you.

THIS the 10th day of June, 2008.

HAYWOOD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

By: PATRICIA GRUENEWALD, Chairperson

HAROLD GARRETT, Vice-Chairperson

JOE BARDEN, IV

PEARLIE HESS

ROBBIE JARRETT-KING