| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3241 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 434 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Still of the 48th, Brass of the 6th and Dolezal of the 27th |
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| 4 | 4 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 5 | 5 | | Commending Myron Fountain, the "Prison Dr."; and for other purposes. |
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| 7 | 7 | | WHEREAS, known as the "Prison Dr.," Myron Fountain has dedicated his life to mentoring2 |
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| 8 | 8 | | at-risk youth and steering them toward positive behavioral change through comprehensive3 |
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| 9 | 9 | | mentorship programs; and4 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, having served over 20 years in prison due to a conviction at the age of 19,5 |
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| 11 | 11 | | Myron Fountain took the opportunity to reform himself through self-help programs, martial6 |
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| 12 | 12 | | arts training, and education, emerging with a deep commitment to guiding young individuals7 |
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| 13 | 13 | | away from incarceration; and8 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, originally from Detroit, Michigan, Myron Fountain first established his9 |
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| 15 | 15 | | mentorship work in his home town, incorporating a nonprofit in 2018 before relocating to10 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Georgia in 2020 to start fresh in Atlanta; and11 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, through his nonprofit, The Prison Dr., Myron Fountain provides direct12 |
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| 18 | 18 | | intervention services, including house calls, customized mentorship plans, and follow-up13 |
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| 19 | 19 | | support, to ensure lasting personal transformation among troubled youth; and14 |
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| 20 | 20 | | S. R. 434 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, his mentorship programs have positively influenced the lives of more than 100 |
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| 24 | 24 | | young individuals in metro Atlanta, building on his prior work mentoring around 300 youths16 |
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| 25 | 25 | | in Detroit; and17 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, The Prison Dr.'s corrective mentorship programs address the root causes of18 |
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| 27 | 27 | | rebellious and aggressive behavior, boasting an 80 percent success rate and leading to19 |
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| 28 | 28 | | significant improvements in self-esteem, increased academic retention, and reduced20 |
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| 29 | 29 | | involvement with the justice system; and21 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, Myron Fountain's work is grounded in a philosophy of personal responsibility,22 |
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| 31 | 31 | | parental engagement, and spiritual accountability, emphasizing the importance of strong23 |
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| 32 | 32 | | guidance and community support in shaping the future of young people; and24 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, his unwavering dedication to youth mentorship and intervention continues to25 |
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| 34 | 34 | | make a profound impact in metro Atlanta, offering guidance, discipline, and hope to those26 |
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| 35 | 35 | | at risk of being lost to the criminal justice system.27 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28 |
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| 37 | 37 | | commend Myron Fountain, the "Prison Dr.," for his exceptional efforts in mentoring and29 |
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| 38 | 38 | | transforming the lives of at-risk youth and extend best wishes for his continued success.30 |
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| 39 | 39 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 |
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| 40 | 40 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Myron Fountain.32 |
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| 41 | 41 | | S. R. 434 |
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