[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E149]
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                    HONORING RICHARD ``DICK'' ALLEN

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mt. 
Diablo Unified School District, Board of Education Member and former 
President, Richard ``Dick'' Allen and congratulate him as he approaches 
his well-earned retirement.
  Mr. Allen's career in public service demonstrates his lifelong 
commitment to the students, parents, staff and communities of the Mt. 
Diablo Unified School District, MDUSD, and I am grateful to him for his 
service to my constituents.
  For the past 55 years, Mr. Allen has been an excellent teacher, 
mentor, respected collaborator, student advocate, leader and school 
board member. He has no doubt nurtured hundreds of students as they 
developed their skills to become productive leaders and citizens.
  Mr. Allen's dedication is evidenced in the Dick Allen Award which was 
named in his honor. This award was established in 2006 to recognize 
someone or a group of people who have contributed above and beyond to 
the alternative education students and programs of alternative high 
schools in MDUSD. The first award was presented to Mr. Allen as he was 
the original administrator of alternative education programs in the 
MDUSD and a strong supporter of alternative education in general. This 
is just one small example of his remarkable leadership and dedication 
to excellence in education.
  As Mr. Allen retires, I am pleased to have this opportunity to thank 
him publically for his service. Our children, their families, and our 
entire community have benefitted immensely from his work. His is a 
lasting legacy and I join with his family, colleagues, and friends in 
congratulating him on a long and highly successful career and wish him 
a happy and healthy retirement.

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