[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF J. ALLEN MARTIN

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2022

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize J. Allen Martin 
for his outstanding service to our state.
  Allen has selflessly served the state of South Carolina and Clemson 
University for decades. He graduated from Clemson in 1969 and has since 
served on several University Boards and Committees. For example, Allen 
has served on the Baltimore/DC Clemson Club Board of Directors as a 
leader, host, and volunteer for many years and currently serves on the 
Clemson University Foundation Board.
  In addition to his community involvement, Allen is the Managing 
Partner of The Livingston Group. Allen was previously the Chief of 
Staff to Congressman Bob Livingston (R-LA) throughout Mr. Livingston's 
congressional career. In 1999, he co-founded The Livingston Group, 
together with the Congressman and other former staff members. Allen is 
well respected for his in-depth knowledge of the government decision-
making process and has been involved with numerous successful political 
activities and elections throughout the United States.
  Allen is a valued, dependable, and humble community leader. He has 
exceeded expectations in public service, highlighted by his receipt of 
numerous honors and accolades. For example, Allen recently received the 
Clemson Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award, the highest 
honor the Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna. The 
Distinguished Service Award is given to alumni who have not only 
dedicated their life to professionalism and public service, but who 
have also continued a lifelong dedication to Clemson University.
  On behalf of the 5th District of South Carolina, it is my most 
sincere pleasure to recognize Allen for his outstanding leadership and 
public service. I wish him the best of luck throughout his future 
endeavors, as I am confident he will continue to serve and find great 
success in all that he does.

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