[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMENDING JACK ALLEN, CIVIC LEADER

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. Jack Allen 
of San Leandro and his wife Elsie on their 50 years of marriage. In our 
community, Jack is a hero, and rightfully so. Jack labored persistently 
for twelve years to get a stamp to commemorate Juan Cabrillo, the 
Portuguese explorer of Alta California over 450 years ago.
  His efforts resulted in the Juan Cabrillo commemorative postage stamp 
that was finally approved by the Postal Service in 1992. The stamp was 
a symbol of the importance of the Portuguese settlers to our founding 
nation. Jack's actions in our community through the Cabrillo Clubs 
continue the Portuguese-American contributions to our country through 
the clubs' charitable and education work.
  Jack has demonstrated his loving commitment in another area, his 
marriage to his lovely wife, Elsie. We salute Jack and Elsie as they 
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

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