[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5860]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING HARALSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR ALLEN POOLE

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, in celebration of Black 
History Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from 
throughout Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have had a major 
impact on their community.
  Today, I rise to honor Allen Poole of Buchanan, Georgia in Haralson 
County. Allen Poole has selflessly served his community and the State 
of Georgia throughout his life. For more than 18 years, Allen Poole 
served and protected his community as a Georgia State Patrol Officer. 
While with the Georgia State Patrol, Allen was assigned to the Honor 
Guard and also served on special security details for governors and 
presidential nominees.
  After retiring from the State Patrol, Allen became the first African 
American ever elected to the Haralson County Board of Commissioners, 
where he has been appointed Chairman. Currently serving his second term 
as Commission Chair, Allen continues to work to improve his community 
while serving as a wonderful example of a dedicated public servant.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Chairman 
Allen Poole for his leadership and service to the people of Haralson 
County and his commitment to the betterment of his community.

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