[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 79 (Friday, May 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1023-E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO ALLEN C. MARTIN

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 12, 1995
  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on March 31, 1995, a 
distinguished public servant, Mr. Allen C. Martin, retired from his 
position as undersheriff in the Union County Sheriff's Office. Mr. 
Martin, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, had a 37-year career in law 
enforcement which was distinguished by his decency, commitment to the 
principles of justice, and his concern for his community.
  Mr. Martin began his law enforcement career in 1953 when he joined 
the Elizabeth Police Department, where he was assigned to the Elizabeth 
Port area. In 1962, Mr. Martin joined the New Jersey Department of 
Corrections as a corrections officer. In 1968 he transferred to the 
Union County Sheriff's Office where he served as a sheriff's officer 
assigned to the warrant squad.
  In 1978, Ralph Froehlich, a man who has since distinguished himself 
with his service and commitment to the ideals of justice, was elected 
sheriff of Union County. Sheriff Froehlich appointed Mr. Martin as 
undersheriff and placed him in charge of the process unit and warrant 
squad. Undersheriff Martin computerized the office and increased its 
capacity.
  [[Page E1024]] Councilman Martin has four grown children, a loving 
wife, and he continued to be active in his church and several social 
and political organizations, including the N.A.A.C.P.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join with me in paying tribute 
to a fine American, a family man, and a devoted public servant, Mr. 
Allen C. Martin.


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