AL HJR386

Honors Colonel Graham W. Fountain for over 28 years of exemplary service in law enforcement, including his retirement as Chief of Staff for the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Recognizes his executive positions in Florida and Alabama counties, including Director of Law Enforcement for the Florida Department of Transportation, Undersheriff for Okaloosa County, and Chief Investigator for the State Comptroller's Office.

Acknowledges his service on multiple public safety commissions and councils, including six-year Commissioner and Chair of the Florida Commission on Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation and two-term president of the State Law Enforcement Chiefs Association.

Documents his family's distinguished history in Alabama, including ancestors Noah and Robert Jackson Fountain who owned plantations in Dale and Coffee Counties and Noah Fountain's service in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1859-1862.

Commends his continued support for Alabama through Troy University alumni activities, the Troy University Alumni Chapter of the Emerald Coast, and historical and genealogical research in Alabama.