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You don't need a city charter to know that education is the foundation of any community.

Alan Autry

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Alan Autry
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 31
Actor
American Football Player
Former Mayor Of Fresno
Politician
Television Actor
Shreveport
Louisiana
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