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Senate Resolution 65
By: Senators McLaurin of the 14th, Brass of the 6th, Williams of the 25th, Kemp of the 38th,
Goodman of the 8th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Allison Adassa Foderingham; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Allison Adassa Foderingham on January 10, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Allison Adassa Foderingham was born on March 1, 1925, in James Hill,4
Clarendon, Jamaica, a beloved daughter of Alfred and Louise Richards; and5
WHEREAS, she attended James Hill Primary School, became part of the first graduating6
class of Clarendon College in Jamaica, and later earned a master's degree in education with7
a certificate in guidance and counseling from Western Carolina University in 1977; and8
WHEREAS, she dedicated 51 years of superlative service to her exemplary teaching career,9
which culminated in her final role as the director of the G.E.D./H.S. Program at The Fulton10
Atlanta Community Action Authority in Atlanta, Georgia; and11
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was an active member of The Episcopal12
Church of the Holy Cross, where she was a dedicated member of several groups including13
the Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King; and14
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WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Noel, and was blessed with
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five remarkable children, Monica, Winsome, Ann Marie, Joan, and Andrew; six wonderful16
grandchildren, Camille, Monique, Jheanelle, Jacqui, Jordan, and Janayah; and two17
outstanding great-grandchildren, Dylan and Elijah; and18
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern19
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to20
her family and friends were admired by others; and21
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,23
she made this world a better place in which to live; and24
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Allison Adassa Foderingham will long25
be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all26
who had the great fortune of knowing her.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28
join in honoring the life and memory of Allison Adassa Foderingham and express their29
deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of32
Allison Adassa Foderingham.33
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