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06 LC 97 0999
Senate Resolution 1379
By: Senator Rogers of the 21st


A RESOLUTION

Congratulating Mr. David Gordon Allen on the occasion of his 56th birthday; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. David Gordon Allen, a resident of Georgia for over 20 years, is one of our state's most distinguished and admired citizens; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allen honorably served his country as a Marine in the Vietnam War before receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida; and

WHEREAS, he enjoys a wonderful marriage to his wife, Pam, and is the proud father of two children, Justin and Christy, and a father figure to many others; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to helping the young people of our state, Mr. Allen has spent many years working to develop and increase the use of technology in public schools across the state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allen is a God-fearing man who has faithfully volunteered his time and energy to his church and the school his children attended; and

WHEREAS, loved and respected by all of his family and friends, Mr. Allen is known for his great devotion to his family and his remarkable ability to make every person he meets feel special; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's adoring family greatly appreciates all of the sacrifices he has made and continues to make for his family; and

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2006, Mr. Allen will celebrate his 56th birthday, and it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to recognize him on this joyous occasion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in congratulating Mr. David Gordon Allen on the happy occasion of his 56th birthday and in thanking him for his countless contributions to the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Mr. David Gordon Allen.