[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JACK MAHON

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, today, on behalf of the 27th Congressional 
District; the City of Los Angeles; and the County of Los Angeles, I 
wish to acknowledge the 70th birthday of a true American, our dear 
friend, Mr. Jack Mahon.
  Born John Francis Mahon, Jr., on December 16, 1929, Jack is the son 
of Irish immigrants who came to my district in the early part of this 
century. Jack's parents: John Francis Mahon Sr. from County Offaly; and 
Katherine Fullerton from County Donegal, came to America and settled in 
the City of Pasadena where Jack attended St. Andrews Elementary School. 
Later, Jack attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles.
  Jack served our great nation in military service, joining the Army in 
the 1950's, completing a tour of duty in Korea during the war.
  In 1955, Jack married Eileen McGoldrick, also the daughter of Irish 
Immigrants residing in my district. Shortly thereafter, Jack was 
accepted to the Los Angeles Police Academy, and embarked on a law 
enforcement career which would eventually span 30 years.
  Jack worked every division within the L.A.P.D., including the 
prestigious Metro Division, were he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. 
Before retiring from the police department with 20 years of 
professional community service, Jack worked as special assistant to 
Deputy-Chief Daryl Gates. Jack retired to assume the elected duties as 
Marshall of Los Angeles County, where he diligently served the 
community for another 10 years.
  Jack Mahon's professional reputation is matched by his devotion to 
politics and sports, as he has been a life long member of the 
Republican Party, and consistently shoots a round of golf in the 70's.
  In 1981, Jack married Betty Allyn. Since his retirement in 1985, Jack 
and Betty have shared themselves between loving friends, children, and 
grandchildren, while remaining active in their community.
  Descendant from his humble Irish roots, Jack Mahon has lived life 
committing himself to bettering his family and his community. Surely, 
we are all better off having known Jack.
  On this day we not only say, Happy Birthday, but we thank Jack: for 
his selfless service to God and country, to family and community.
  Happy Birthday, Jack, and may God bless you.

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