[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JACQUELINE C. ALLEN

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, Jacqueline C. Allen, the reigning matriarch of our family 
was born seventy-five years ago on June 26, 1937, in St. Louis, 
Missouri; and
  Whereas, in the early 50's ``Jackie'' and her family made the 
decision to move from Missouri to Wisconsin. ``Jackie'' and her family 
resided in what I call the ``center of the universe'' Racine, Wisconsin 
for approximately three years before moving to what is now the 4th 
Congressional District of Wisconsin, which includes the City of 
Milwaukee; and
  Whereas, Jackie continued her education in Milwaukee receiving 
certification in Early Childhood Development from the University of 
Wisconsin, Milwaukee; and
  Whereas, not only did Jackie work creatively and lovingly with 
children from infancy to K-5, but Jackie also distinguished herself in 
the following careers: as a Housing Counselor for the City of Milwaukee 
where she assisted hundreds of residents in peril of foreclosure; 
Jackie was also a compassionate and competent Special Liaison with the 
Milwaukee District Attorney's office in outreach and support of 
battered women; and
  Whereas, Jackie was honored by being selected as ``Queen of 
Protocol'' for the opening ceremonies of Milwaukee's historic African 
World Festival; and
  Whereas, in the early 70's Jackie was one of the original organizers 
of the Welfare Warriors, a group that empowers predominantly women of 
every race, creed and color and continues to impact our country and 
community to this present day; and
  Whereas, a portrait of Jackie has been on display in the Milwaukee 
Public Library system for several decades as a tribute to Jacqueline C. 
Allen as one of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's most ``positive people''; and
  Whereas, as a family we are well aware that not only is Jackie 
positive but she is also persistent and powerful. Jackie has positively 
impacted her family decade after decade and generation after 
generation.
  Therefore, it is with the utmost pride that I will stand on the floor 
of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC and convey to my 
colleagues and residents across the country the love and joy that I 
shared on July 22, 2012 on the occasion of the 75th Platinum Birthday 
Jubilee of my loyal constituent and my loving sister, Ms. Jacqueline C. 
Allen.
  To God be the Glory!

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