NC H667

Honors Gordon Phillip Allen, Sr., former North Carolina state legislator who served in the Senate from 1969 to 1975 and House of Representatives from 1997 to 2005

Recognizes his service as President Pro Tempore of the Senate during 1971 and 1973 sessions and Chair of the House Finance Committee

Acknowledges his career as an insurance professional, lobbyist for the North Carolina Bankers Association, and community leader in Roxboro

Memorializes Allen who died December 23, 2010, at age 81, and extends sympathy to his surviving family members including five children and 17 grandchildren

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Allen's family