[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2208-E2209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT RONALD PHILLIP ALLEN, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2007

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to LT Ronald 
Phillip Allen, Jr. of Tar Heel, North Carolina, for serving his 
community as a dedicated volunteer with the Tar Heel Fire Department. 
On the morning of September 22, 2006, Lieutenant Allen was tragically 
killed in an accident with an oncoming car while marking hydrant 
locations along North Carolina Highway 87.
  The American scholar, William Arthur Ward, once said, ``Greatness is 
not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is 
discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.'' Lieutenant 
Allen led such a life.
  As a Bible school teacher, Lieutenant Allen shared his faith and the 
goodness it instilled

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within him with the members of his church community. As a firefighter, 
Lieutenant Allen showed humility through his willingness to sacrifice 
his safety and well-being for the protection of others. As a 
correctional officer, he served as a source of character inspiration 
and guidance for the inmates in his charge. And as the son of a former 
mayor of Tar Heel, Lieutenant Allen was born into a tradition of public 
service, a tradition that he would uphold and implement every day of 
his life.
  The life of this remarkable hero was truly one dedicated to helping 
others and making his community a better place to live. Lieutenant 
Allen and 82 additional heroes who sacrificed their lives in the line 
of duty were honored by 5,000 people, including President George Bush 
and Members of Congress, during the National Fallen Firefighters 
Memorial Service on October 7, 2007.
  Madam Speaker, may we never forget the goodness, humility, service, 
and character that defined the life of Lieutenant Allen. May God 
continue to bless his loved ones, the work he did, and the greatness 
that he inspired within all who knew him.

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