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HR 1761: Fleming Foster, Ima Jean; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1761

By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, and Williams of the 168th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Ima Jean Fleming Foster; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Ima Jean Fleming Foster on March 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Ima Jean Fleming Foster was born on August 3, 1951, in Forrest City, a beloved daughter of the late Alexander Fleming and Jessie Mae Johnson Fleming; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Fleming Foster was known as a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted wife, and a loyal friend whose warmth, wisdom, and strength left a lasting impression on all who knew her; and

WHEREAS, she attended Lane College in Jackson, where she distinguished herself academically and embraced a lifelong commitment to service as well as was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Fleming Foster devoted more than 40 years to the field of education, serving as an inspiring and dedicated History, French, and Social Science teacher; and

WHEREAS, for 20 years, she served as a National Honor Society Director, mentoring countless students and guiding them toward academic excellence, leadership, and service; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her excellence in education, Mrs. Fleming Foster was honored as Teacher of the Year at several institutions, including San Elizario High School, Dunbar High School, and Forrest City High School, a testament to the profound and positive influence she had in every community she served; and

WHEREAS, beyond the classroom, Mrs. Fleming Foster was also known for her many personal talents; she was a devoted track and field and cross-country coach, encouraging discipline, perseverance, and confidence in her athletes, as well as was a passionate cook and skilled craftsman; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Mrs. Fleming Foster will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ima Jean Fleming Foster and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Ima Jean Fleming Foster.