[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 146 (Monday, September 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
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             COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF GEOFFREY MARK ALLEN

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                           HON. MIKE JOHNSON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2025

  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I honor this day the life and 
service of my dear friend, Geoffrey Mark Allen.
  Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Mark was a devoted husband, father, 
veteran, firefighter, business owner and man of steadfast faith whose 
dedicated service to others permeated every aspect of his life. Whether 
in his nearly three decades in the Louisiana National Guard, twenty-
five years as a Shreveport firefighter, or as the founder of his 
company, Industrial Safety Solutions, he carried the values of 
integrity and faith everywhere he went and in everything he did.
  During his military service, Mark was deployed to Iraq, where he 
successfully led his company in transporting equipment through combat 
zones while ensuring everyone returned home. His firefighting career 
was also marked by those same traits of heroism and courage, earning 
him commendations and recognition as Training Officer of the Year.
  Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mark's deepest devotion was 
to God and his family. He and his wife Karen shared thirty-one 
incredible years of marriage, filled with traveling, laughter, and most 
importantly, raising their children, Drew and Maddie, in a home 
centered around Christ. Mark's favorite line of Scripture, Ephesians 
2:8, was not only inscribed on his company's logo, but also written on 
the tablet of his heart.
  It is my honor to dedicate a U.S. flag in honor of Mark and his 
legacy of service, faith, and love that will continue to inspire all 
who had the privilege of knowing him. His absence will be deeply felt 
by myself and many others from our community.

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