[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 12 (Monday, January 26, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING CHIEF JAMES ALLEN

  (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of a terrific 
leader and public servant in northwest Arkansas, Rogers Police Chief 
James Allen, who passed away last Thursday after a long battle with 
cancer.
  Chief Allen began his law enforcement career in 1977 as a patrolman 
and EMT for the Jacksonville, Arkansas, Police Department, and then 
served with the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement 
Division and the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office before moving to 
Bentonville in 1989, where he enjoyed 22 years of faithful and 
dedicated service as that city's chief.
  In 2011, Chief Allen left Bentonville to serve my hometown of Rogers, 
where his leadership and professionalism were admired by all. He leaves 
behind a law enforcement community shaped impeccably by a firm but fair 
leadership standard.
  Our two communities, Mr. Speaker, mourn with his family and friends, 
and it is with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to this respected law 
enforcement professional.
  Rest in peace, Chief Allen. Our State and Nation are forever grateful 
for your service.

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