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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge John Allen, a distinguished Georgia citizen who served as a decorated United States Air Force fighter pilot and later became a prominent judge in Muscogee County. The resolution highlights Allen's significant achievements, including earning six Distinguished Flying Crosses and 23 Air Medals during his military service, co-founding the first integrated law firm in Columbus in the 1970s, and serving as a judge for 26 years across multiple courts. It recognizes his civil rights activism, including marching in Selma in 1965, and his extensive community involvement with organizations such as the Columbus Airport Commission and Urban League Board of Directors. The resolution praises Allen's character, describing him as a person of integrity, intelligence, and kindness, and notes his induction into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame in 2020. The House of Representatives formally expresses its deepest condolences for his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family, commemorating his contributions to military service, law, civil rights, and community development.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70989