Bill Text: IN HCR0032 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing the lifetime achievements of David J. Allen.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-08 - Returned to the House [HCR0032 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2010-HCR0032-Introduced.html
RESOLUTION No. ________
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to honor the lifetime achievement
of David J. Allen.
, read first time and referred to Committee on
RESOLUTION No. ________
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to honor the lifetime
achievement of David J. Allen.
Whereas, David J. Allen was born in East Chicago, IN to
David F. Allen and Emma C. Allen; and
Whereas, he attended American University and Indiana
University earning his B.S. (1957), A.M.T. (1959), and J.D.
(1965); and
Whereas, he was admitted to the Indiana Bar Association
in 1965 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1968; and
Whereas, he was the senior partner in the law firm of
Hagemier, Allen & Smith from 1974 until his death; and
Whereas, he was a well-known and capable expert in
government matters, in particular the legislative process
serving as Administrative Assistant to Governor Matthew E.
Welsh (1961-65); and
Whereas, he served as Counsel to: Governor Roger D. Branigin (1965-69), Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb (1969), Indiana State University (1969-1970), Indiana Speaker of the House (1975-76), Indiana State Senate President Pro Tempore (1977-78), minority party of the Indiana House and
Senate (1979-88), Governor Evan Bayh (1989), Governor
Frank O'Bannon (1997-2003); and
Whereas, he was honored with the highest award in
Indiana as a Sagamore of the Wabash; and
Whereas, David advocated for effective government and
served as a bridge across party lines by putting the interests
of the nation and state above partisan objectives; and
Whereas, David served as a member of the Indiana State
Police Board (1968-2007), Indiana Law Enforcement
Training Board and Advisory Counsel (1968-1985), Indiana
Commission to Recommend Changes in the Legislative
Process (1990-2002), Indiana Criminal Code Revision Study
Commission (1998-2002), and as Commissioner for the
Indiana Commission on the Recodification and Revision of
the Indiana Administrative Adjudication Act (1985-1987);
and
Whereas, David was an Adjunct Professor of Public Law
and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University
Bloomington's School of Public and Environmental Affairs,
inspiring many students to pursue careers in public service;
Whereas, David was a devoted member of Acacia
Fraternity, served as its National President at the time of his
death, receiving the fraternity's George F. Patterson Jr.
Award, the Acacia Award of Merit, and the Order of the
Pythagoras; and
Whereas, David was a 50 year member of the East
Chicago Masonic Lodge #595 F & A. M., South Bend 32nd
Degree Consistory, Oak Shrine Temple, Michigan City, IN,
and Indiana Harbor Commandery; and
Whereas, David executed both expertise and dedication to the public good throughout his long and productive
career; therefore
SECTION 1. That it is fitting and proper that David J. Allen be
remembered and recognized by the State of Indiana for his Lifetime of
Service.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to the International
Council of Acacia Fraternity.
