The resolution recognizes the late Coach Earl M. Horn for his significant contributions as a teacher and coach at Clarke County High School. With the support of the Clarke County Board of Education, the gymnasium at the school will be named in his honor, celebrating his dedication and positive influence on students and the community of Grove Hill, Alabama. Coach Horn, a veteran of the Korean War and an alumnus of Alabama State University, was known for his leadership and commitment to excellence, achieving notable success in both football and basketball during his tenure.

Throughout his 34-year career with the Clarke County Board of Education, Coach Horn made a lasting impact on countless student-athletes, guiding them not only in sports but also in life. His legacy includes leading the basketball team to its first sub-state playoff and being recognized as the football coach with the most wins in Wilson Hall High history. The resolution serves as a tribute to his memory and the enduring influence he had on the lives of those he taught and coached, ensuring that his contributions will be remembered through the naming of the gymnasium where many of his achievements took place.