[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               LYNN D. ALLEN, A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 10, 1998

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Lynn Allen for 
his dedication to public service.
  Born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, Lynn served in WWII as a combat 
pilot. After completing his service, Lynn entered college at the 
University of Detroit and graduated from Northern Illinois University's 
College of Optometry, earning B.S. and doctors degrees.
  After 18 years of practice as an optometrist, Lynn was elected in 
1968 as the Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, a position he 
holds today. Lynn has served the people of Oakland County honorably and 
with distinction. An innovative leader, Lynn helped design and 
implement the first on-line computer court system in the world and 
established an on-line system for campaign finance reporting.
  Lynn has served as the president of the Michigan Clerks' Association 
and has been selected as the County Clerk of the Year in the State of 
Michigan. Currently, Lynn serves as chairman of the Court Committee for 
the Michigan Clerks and chairman of the Court and Charter Committee for 
the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials 
and Treasurers.
  In addition to his official duties, Lynn has made many other 
contributions to his community. He has been active in the Jaycees and 
has been named the Pontiac Jaycees Man of the Year. He has also been an 
active member in the West Pontiac Kiwanis Club, the American Legion, 
the Oakland County Sportsman's Club, and the First Presbyterian Church.
  Lynn is retiring as the Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds on 
October 16. His leadership will be missed. He has made Oakland County 
and the State of Michigan a better place to live.
  I wish Lynn and his wife, Mary Ann, the best of luck in their future 
endeavors.

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