[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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                      SALUTE TO R. ALLISON DALTON

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                         HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 1996

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
and contributions of Allison Dalton. For nearly 40 years Allison has 
been a tireless servant of his community and this country.
  Allison Dalton started serving his country upon graduation from 
Clemson University. He entered the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in 
El Paso, TX. After serving his country in the Army, Allison returned 
home with his wife Carolyn and obtained a masters degree from Clemson 
University. Upon graduating from Clemson, Allison went to work for the 
textile industry--which is a paramount industry to South Carolina and 
the United States.
  In the mid 1960's Allison Dalton went into business with his brother 
Charles in Pickens, SC. They opened a furniture business and ran it 
successfully for 13 years, until Allison left his business to work on 
Senator Strom Thurmond's reelection in 1978. After Thurmond was 
successfully reelected, Allison went back to his alma mater at Clemson 
University working in the athletic department. While there, Allison 
helped make the athletic fundraising operation one of the best in the 
country.
  What is amazing about the life of Allison Dalton is that during this 
extensive work history, Allison raised two successful children, was and 
still is a Sunday school teacher, was a school board member, State 
School Board Association president, and has served on a board of 
directors for a local utility.
  In 1994, Allison Dalton came to Washington to serve as my Chief of 
Staff. The job that he has done can only be described as extraordinary. 
The outstanding constituent services enjoyed in the Third district of 
South Carolina are due to Allison's implementation and hard work.
  Later this year I received an unwelcome surprise when Allison came to 
me with the news that he had been sought out by the South Carolina 
Baptist Foundation to serve as their president. This is an opportunity 
that comes available every 30 years or so--you could say it's a once-
in-a-lifetime opportunity. Very reluctancy, Allison has decided to 
accept this new opportunity and bid the House of Representatives 
farewell.
  Mr. Speaker, I speak for myself and my staff when I say that we are 
sad to lose such an outstanding individual and friend. However, I am 
also proud to recognize the achievement of Allison Dalton, and I know 
that my colleagues will join me in honoring him for his dedicated 
service to the House of Representatives and to congratulate him on his 
appointment as president of the South Carolina Baptist Foundation.

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