[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
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              HONORING THE LATE MOSE ``BILBO'' ALLEN, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable veteran, the late Mose ``Bilbo'' Allen, Sr. Mr. Allen has 
shown what can be done through hard work, setting goals, and aiming 
high.
  Mose ``Bilbo'' Allen, Sr. was born August 27, 1922, in Murphy, 
Mississippi, to the late Sarah and Richard Allen. He was a humble and 
caring man who was always in good spirit. He accepted Christ on July 1, 
2013 at the Goodwill M.B. Church.
  Mr. Allen was a veteran of World War II from December 1942 until 
January 1946, where he earned several medals, including the ATO Medal, 
APTO Medal, Philippine LIB Ribbon with two bronze stars, and the World 
War II Victory Medal.
  He met and married Ruby Allen on December 25, 1946, in Rolling Fork, 
Mississippi and to that union, 13 children were born and he loved them 
with all his soul.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late 
Mr. Mose ``Bilbo'' Allen, Sr. for his dedication to serving our great 
Country and his community.

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