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SR 65: Foderingham, Allison Adassa; condolences

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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.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Allison Adassa Foderingham on January 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Allison Adassa Foderingham was born on March 1, 1925, in James Hill, Clarendon, Jamaica, a beloved daughter of Alfred and Louise Richards; and

WHEREAS, she attended James Hill Primary School, became part of the first graduating class of Clarendon College in Jamaica, and later earned a master's degree in education with a certificate in guidance and counseling from Western Carolina University in 1977; and

WHEREAS, she dedicated 51 years of superlative service to her exemplary teaching career, which culminated in her final role as the director of the G.E.D./H.S. Program at The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority in Atlanta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she was an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, where she was a dedicated member of several groups including the Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King; and

WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Noel, and was blessed with five remarkable children, Monica, Winsome, Ann Marie, Joan, and Andrew; six wonderful grandchildren, Camille, Monique, Jheanelle, Jacqui, Jordan, and Janayah; and two outstanding great-grandchildren, Dylan and Elijah; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; 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, Allison Adassa Foderingham 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 SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Allison Adassa Foderingham and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Allison Adassa Foderingham.