A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. J.R. GREEN, SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER A DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate has learned that Dr. J.R. Green will begin a well-deserved retirement in June 2024 after more than thirty years of service as an educator, most recently as superintendent of Fairfield County School District (FCSD); and

Whereas, Dr. Green's experience as an educator is wide and varied; over the years, he has served as teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He began his career in education with Hampton County School District at Wade Hampton High School. Later, he worked at Spring Valley High School in Richland School District Two, W.J. Keenan High School in Richland School District One, and Central Pageland High School in Chesterfield County School District. Prior to joining FCSD, Dr. Green served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Chesterfield County School District; and

Whereas, passionate about working with young people and inspiring them, he founded the FCSD Griffin Bow Tie Club, a comprehensive group-mentoring program for male middle and high school students. The program focuses on the 5 Wells of Leadership: Well-Read, Well-Spoken, Well-Traveled, Well-Dressed, and Well-Balanced; and

Whereas, during his tenure at FCSD, Dr. Green oversaw the construction of the new Fairfield Career and Technology Center, a state-of-the-art facility that offers career and technical study programs for students throughout the county. Dr. Green also guided the district in constructing a new athletic field house and upgrading the district's football field to turf; and

Whereas, under Dr. Green's leadership, FCSD became the first community to enter into a partnership with the University of South Carolina. Focused on addressing the challenges facing South Carolina's highest-need school communities, the partnership is called the Accelerator for Learning and Leadership for South Carolina (ALL4SC); and

Whereas, further, Dr. Green's commitment to community partnerships led to the establishment of the Fairfield County School District Education Foundation. He also played a key role in reestablishing the Fairfield County Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the district and whose achievements have positively impacted Fairfield County; and

Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, Dr. Green earned a bachelor's degree, two master's degrees, and a doctorate from the University of South Carolina. He is involved in several organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Medical University of South Carolina Midlands Region Board of Trustees, Midlands Education & Business Alliance Board of Directors, and United Way of the Midlands Board of Directors. For his fine service, Dr. Green was named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, 2020 University of South Carolina Outstanding Black Alumnus, and 2024 South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals Administrator of the Year; and

Whereas, J.R. Green and his wife, Tonya, have three daughters and are members of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Ridgeway, where Dr. Green serves as a deacon and as Sunday School superintendent; and

Whereas, grateful for the legacy of committed excellence Dr. J.R. Green has bestowed on this great State, the Senate takes much pleasure in wishing him well as he enters retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Dr. J.R. Green, superintendent of Fairfield County School District, upon the occasion of his retirement after a distinguished career of more than thirty years in the field of education and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. J.R. Green.

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