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Senate Resolution 413
By: Senators Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th,
James of the 35th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the alumni of the William Alfred Fountain High School upon the sixth annual
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Fountain High School Alumni Breakfast; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the alumni of the William Alfred Fountain High School will be celebrating the3
sixth annual W.A. Fountain High School Alumni Reunion Breakfast on April 1, 2023; and4
WHEREAS, William Alfred Fountain High School was built in 1952 in Forest Park,5
Georgia. The school was a product of the consolidation movement in Clayton County and6
had a unique beginning in that it housed grades one through 12 under the same roof with an7
enrollment of approximately 1,200 students; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Moddie Decker Roberts Sr. was appointed as the first principal in June9
1952 and served with distinction, leading the school in having an outstanding chorus,10
marching band, football and basketball teams, and other extra-curricular activities that11
displayed good sportsmanship and supported the mighty maroon and white Rams; and12
WHEREAS, the school was named in honor of African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop13
William Alfred Fountain, a theologian, philanthropist, educator, and biblical scholar; and14 23 LC 126 0337
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WHEREAS, graduates of W.A. Fountain High School have made significant achievements
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and contributions to society, especially the State of Georgia. Many have served in several16
branches of the United States Armed Forces and as doctors, lawyers, teachers, ministers, and17
businessmen and women, as well as in other areas of the workforce.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body19
commend the alumni of William Alfred Fountain High School upon the grand occasion of20
the sixth annual Fountain High School Alumni Breakfast on April 1, 2023.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the23
press.24