Recognition of Larnie Allgood

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Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Larnie Allgood for his contributions to the Mechanicsville Tea Party.

Larnie joined the Mechanicsville Tea Party when it was established in 2010. He then served as its president in 2014 and 2018, and as its vice president in 2015 and 2017.

He is affectionately described by his fellow Tea Party members as a ``workhorse'' who is ``loyal to the preservation of our constitutional form of governance and conservative principles.'' He has selflessly dedicated his time and money to help the Mechanicsville Tea Party inform others about the constitutional principles of our Nation's Founders.

Specifically, he preserved the Mechanicsville Tea Party during the COVID-19 pandemic. He established and maintained the Party's post office box with his own money. He advocated for government officials who supported the Constitution and opposed those who did not. And he frequently canvassed for candidates he believed in.

He is also a dedicated father and husband. He and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 58 years. Both are from Mecklenburg County in Southside Virginia. They have two children: Teresa and Richard. They also have four grandchildren: William, Nathan, Kyle, and Emma.

Larnie and Rachel moved to the Richmond area in 1972 and have lived there ever since. Larnie worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and later for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. He also served on the Hanover Sheriff's Citizen Advisory Board.

Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the accomplishments and service of Mr. Larnie Allgood. A U.S. flag has been flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his service to the Mechanicsville Tea Party and his community. May God bless him and his family.

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