[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 101 (Thursday, July 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1557]
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          HONORING NANCY ALLEN'S SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Nancy Allen for 
her service to Rutherford County, Tennessee, as County Mayor for 12 
years.
  Recently, the Tennessee General Assembly changed her title from 
County Executive to County Mayor. Her title was not the only thing to 
change recently. Population projects from the 2000 Census to 2005 show 
Rutherford County has gained more than 36,000 new residents. Money 
Magazine recently named Murfreesboro, the county seat and my hometown, 
as 84th out of the top 100 places to live in the United States. These 
figures and accolades are due in part to Nancy's leadership ability and 
the collective vision of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners 
over which she has presided and previously served 4 years.
  In addition to serving as Chair of the Board of Commissioners, Nancy 
also chairs the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Board, 
Community Care of Rutherford County, Inc., and Regional Transportation 
Authority. Nancy is a founding member of Recycle Rutherford and a 
member of the Sam Davis Memorial Association, League of Women Voters, 
the Oakland Association, and the Rutherford County Chapter of the 
Middle Tennessee State University Alumni Association and recipient of 
the 1996 Trailblazer Award. The aforementioned awards and memberships 
are only a highlight of Nancy's commitment to her community.
  I know Nancy will not retire completely from performing public 
service. It is my hope that she will now have more time to spend on 
personal pursuits, which will likely include her always supportive 
family, husband Jerry and daughter Melinda. Thank you, Nancy, for a job 
well done.

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