[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 150 (Friday, October 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO ANDREA ALLEMON

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 1999

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Andrea Allemon who will be 
named Troy's Distinguished Citizen of the Year by Leadership Troy at 
their annual community awards banquet on November 4, 1999.
  Andrea Allemon's dedication to her community has been extraordinary. 
As a result of her leadership in the Boys and Girls Club's Taste of 
Troy to the Troy Daze Festival, almost every event I attend in Troy has 
Andrea's presence.
  As a dedicated parent, Andrea founded the Parent Teacher Organization 
at Smith Middle School and served as its president. She was also 
responsible for initiating the school clinics at Smith Middle and 
Athens High. The Athens All-Night Party was another one of Andrea's 
start-up events which she supervised for five years.
  In her neighborhood, Andrea Allemon has served as an officer, member 
of the Board of Directors and New Members Chair for the Emerald lakes 
Village Homeowners Association. She personally welcomes each new family 
to the neighborhood. Serving as a ``foster mom'' to an individual who 
lives in adult foster care, she has opened her home sharing holiday 
feasts for the past 25 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a 
remarkable woman for her energy and enthusiasm during her 31 years of 
dedication and devotion to the people of her community. Andrea Allemon 
is indeed a distinguished citizen.

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