[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
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                    TRIBUTE TO MR. WALTER ALLEN III

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
and congratulate Mr. Walter Allen, III as the newly appointed director 
of the California Youth Authority by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. As 
the director, Mr. Allen oversees one of the largest youth corrections 
agencies in the nation, with over 4,000 wards, nine institutions, four 
camps, 16 parole offices and two regional parole offices.
  Born and raised in Oakland, California, Mr. Allen earned a Bachelor 
of Science degree in Urban Planning from California Polytechnic 
University in Pomona. Following graduation, Mr. Allen began his long 
and dedicated career in law enforcement beginning as a Police Officer 
with the Chino Police Department and transitioning to a Special Agent 
for the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic 
Enforcement. Over the past 20 years, Mr. Allen has distinguished 
himself in every avenue of his career where he has earned special agent 
assignments and leadership appointments. Most recently, Mr. Allen 
served as the Assistant Chief for the California Department of Justice, 
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.
  In 1997, Mr. Allen became active in local politics and was elected to 
serve on the city council for Covina, California, where he has actively 
participated as Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor. Currently, Mr. Allen serves as 
council member and continues to work towards maintaining a high quality 
of life for the citizens of Covina.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Allen has demonstrated his commitment to 
public service through his career and political activism. He has proven 
to be an honorable citizen and has admirably embraced his civic duty to 
his country. I am proud to honor Mr. Allen's achievements and 
congratulate him on his new appointment.

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