[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
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                    IN MEMORY OF GEORGE MONROE ALLEN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, January 13, 1999, the State 
of Missouri lost a distinguished citizen. It is with great sadness that 
I inform the House of the death of George Monroe Allen of 
Harrisonville, MO.
  Mr. Allen worked in the banking industry for 49 years. He served 21 
years as president of the Citizens National Bank and then at the 
Commerce Bank of Harrisonville until his retirement in 1976. After his 
retirement Mr. Allen was elected State Representative of the 124th 
District of Missouri and served there until 1986. He also served with 
the Harrisonville Fire Department for 55 years, including 33 years as 
fire chief. An Army veteran, Mr. Allen served his country with 
distinction during World War II, earning the Bronze Star for Valor.
  Mr. Allen was an active member of the community. He was a member of 
the First Baptist Church, member and past commander of both the VFW 
Post #4409 and the American Legion Post #42, Cass Masonic Lodge #147 
A.F.&A.M., past president and member of the Kiwanis Club, Harrisonville 
Civic Association, and the Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
  I know the Members of the House will join me in extending heartfelt 
condolences to his wife, Kathleen; his son, Nelson; his daughters, 
Linda and Trudy; his three grandchildren; and his great-grandson.

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