graduate of Southwest High School in Macon, Georgia and served as Vice

President of his senior class and Drum Major of the school’s marching

band.

After graduation from Southwest, Darryl attended Grambling State

University, and was a member of the famous Grambling State “Tiger” band.

The band performed in many cities across the nation, including New York,

Dallas, Washington, Los Angeles, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon transfer to

Mercer University, he became a charter member of Alpha Phi Alpha

fraternity, serving as Vice President and Dean of Pledges. Darryl was

awarded his bachelor’s degree from Mercer in 1976, and began a career in

teaching with the Henry County school systems, where he has retired after

teaching for 31 years.

In November 2000, Darryl Jordan was elected to the Georgia House of

Representatives. He serves on the Banks and Banking Committee,

Transportation and served as Vice Chairman of the Regulated Industries

Committee. Darryl served as Chairman of the Clayton County Legislative

Delegation from 2006-2007.

Darryl Jordan is the recipient of the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr.

Freedom Award, presented by the Henry County Community; both the

Henry County Middle School Teacher Gold Cup and Teacher of the Year

Award; the Community Leadership Award, presented by Henry County

Middle School; the Community Support Award given by the Riverdale PTA;

and honored by Lewis Academy Charter School for his dedication to

education. Darryl served as Chairman of the Clayton County Legislative

Delegation from 2006-2007.