[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1757-E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING WORK OF DISTRICT V SUPERVISOR, JIM ALLEN

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated work of 
District V Supervisor, Jim Allen. Jim began his long and dedicated 
career in law enforcement with the Mariposa County Sheriff's Department 
in May of 1976 as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. He became a fulltime 
employee as a Jail Officer/Dispatcher in July 1977; and in December 
1979, Jim became a Deputy Sheriff/Coroner. In May of 2003, he was 
appointed Sheriff/Coroner by the Board of Supervisors. Finally, in June 
2006, he was elected as Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, where he 
retired in 2007.
  After Jim's successful career with Mariposa County law enforcement, 
he was elected as District V Supervisor from 2009-2012. In 2011, he 
also served as Chair of the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors. 
Beyond Jim's work as Supervisor, he served as a member of the Local 
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).
  Jim's sense of community service and hard work ethic is evident 
through his work with many county committees including: Fish Camp 
Community Planning Advisory Council, Wawona Appeals Board, Wawona Town 
Planning Advisory Committee, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, and 
Law Library Trustees, and the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). He 
served the county on the following agencies and Board of Directors: 
Area 12 Agency on Aging Joint Powers Authority Governing Board, 
California State Association of Counties, County Medical Services 
Program Governing Board, Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services 
Agency as Chair, Regional Advisory Board, and the San Joaquin Valley 
Regional Association of California Counties. In addition, Mr. Allen has 
also served on the Mariposa County High School Student Loan Association 
and oversaw the establishment of a separate Human Resources/Risk 
Management department. Additionally, he helped implement the paperless 
agenda management system.
  Mr. Allen played an integral and significant role on the following 
county projects: Yosemite

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West Community Plan, Wawona Specific Plan, Catheys Valley Community 
Plan, SilverTip Resort project amended site plan application, 
construction of the new Human Services facility, acquisition of new 
fire engines and water tenders, funding and construction of three new 
fire stations, obtaining a Fixed Base Operator to oversee the Mariposa/
Yosemite Airport, Airport improvement projects, fuel load reduction 
projects, road maintenance projects, Agri-nature and Agri-tourism 
policy, Williamson Act/historical parcels, Tenaya Lodge wastewater 
treatment facility approval, and the Mariposa Creek Parkway project.
  In 2010 and 2011, Jim helped his community rebuild after heavy winter 
rains and a motor fire in El Portal.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring District V Supervisor Jim 
Allen for his outstanding commitment to serve the community. Mr. Allen 
is a true public servant, and I wish him continued success in his 
future endeavors.

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