[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1187]
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          HONORING THE SERVICE OF MASTER TROOPER DARREN ALLEN

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2018

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional 
service and the retirement of Master Trooper Darren Allen after 22 
years of distinctive service from the Kentucky State Police (KSP).
  Since February 1996, Master Trooper Allen has faithfully served the 
citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Throughout his career he has 
been awarded with the KSP Meritorious Service with a ``V'' Device, a 
Lifesaving Medal, and three Commissioner Commendations for his 
outstanding service.
  Master Trooper Allen earned many of these distinctions while serving 
in the KSP East Drug Enforcement/Special Investigation (DESI) Section 
and the KSP Cannabis Suppression Branch. His expert knowledge and 
detective work were instrumental in helping to prevent the use and 
further distribution of countless narcotics throughout the 
Commonwealth, and likely the United States, for many years.
  I had the pleasure of first getting to know Master Trooper Allen when 
he was assigned to serve on the prestigious Kentucky Governor's 
Executive Security Detail in 2003 when we both served at the pleasure 
of Governor Ernie Fletcher. Since then, Master Trooper Allen has been a 
friend and an advisor to me and my staff on law enforcement issues and 
how to best combat the narcotics crisis in this nation.
  On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth Congressional District of 
Kentucky, I sincerely thank Master Trooper Allen for his service and 
devotion to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for always holding the 
``Thin Gray Line'' with honor and integrity.

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