On January 8, 2007, I had the privilege of being sworn in as the new State Representative for District 137. It was both a humbling and thrilling day.
Humbling because I know it took the sacrifice of so many to get me in this position, humbling because so many courageous, wise and respected men and women came before me in the House chamber, humbling because I know in God's huge world that I am just a speck of sand. Yet thrilling because I could share this moment with my family and friends, thrilling because of the many intellectual and personal challenges ahead of me, thrilling being a part of the energy of our state government.
I hope that you will continue to pray for me:
that I might be wise in the votes that I cast;
that I might be sympathetic to the needs of those less fortunate;
that I might be smart in the relationships that I build;
that I might have vision to see above the partisan politics and do the Right Thing - even if it hurts me politically;
that I would stay grounded, always remembering that I am not near as important as I think I am;
that I would not get addicted to caffeine as I try and stay awake during endless meetings;
that I might know how to balance the needs of my district with the needs of the entire state;
that I won't forget (as many have before me) that my family is, and always will be, my top priority;
that I wouldn't forget that the people of District 137 voted me into this office, not lobbyists, special interest groups, or even the leadership in the House;
that I would be prudent in making the best use of my time with the multitude of requests for meetings, forums, and gatherings;
that I would not develop road rage as I deal with Atlanta traffic every day for three months;
that I might be a Representative that you can be proud of!
I am going to Atlanta because of the incredible support that I received from all of you. Thank you again! I understand my obligation is to REPRESENT you. Please let me hear from you by email, phone, and letters. I want to know what your thoughts are on issues that are important to you, what your responses are to items that are being debated in Atlanta, and what the pulse is here in Macon. I need your help to stay connected.
News & Updates
- October 6, 2007 – Allen serves as General Chairman for the Brickyard Collegiate Golf Championship. Net proceeds benefited the Macon Golf for Kids Foundation. Click here for photo.
- August 25, 2007 – Allen writes guest editorial in Macon Telegraph on the GREAT plan to eliminate property taxes in our state. To read the editorial, click here.
- August 25, 2007 – Allen is the featured guest on “Close-Up” with Randall Savage. He discusses issues facing our state, as well comments on Mayor Ellis. To watch, click here.
August16, 2007 – Allen appears on CNN’s Glenn Beck show to defend Macon after Macon’s Mayor declares solidarity with Hugo Chavez. To watch, click here.
- August 15,2007 Allen takes a stand against Mayor’s declaration of solidarity with Hugo Chavez. To read his comments, click here. To see video of the press conference, click here.
- August 1,2007 Allen has been selected to attend the 2007 inaugural class of the Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills, sponsored by the Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments. Only 30 legislators from across the country were chosen for this leadership program.
- July 19, 2007 Allen completes the Emerging Leader Program at the Darden School at the University of Virginia. The program included 50 legislative up and coming leaders from 37 states. Allen says, "It was a great week of networking and brainstorming with other legislators from across the country." To see the entire class, click here.
June 15, 2007 Allen is named by Speaker Glenn Richardson to the House Study Committee to Incentivize Indigent Health Care by Physicians.
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July 15, 2007 Allen was the featured speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Camp at Reynolds Plantation. He spoke about the valuable life lessons to be learned from playing golf and challenged the kids to make a relationship with Jesus the most important thing in their life.
- May 16, 2007 Allen was featured speaker at the William S. Hutchings Career Center Honors night. He challenged the students with "Who are you listening to?". See picture with Courtney Walker, one of the honored students.
- May 10, 2007 Allen was named Legislator of the Year by ARC, the Advocacy Resource Center, for his assistance in promoting legislation for disabled citizens of our state and for his pro-active employment practices of hiring disabled individuals at his restaurants. See the attached pictures.
- Apr 25 2007 Peake nominated for Leadership Program. Allen continues to get noticed in Atlanta by the upper echelon of the Republican Party of the Georgia House of Representatives. He has been nominated to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program, which is held at the University of Virginia. House Speaker Pro Tem Mark Burkhalter nominated Peake for the program, according to a letter Peake received from the State Legislative Leaders Foundation.
- Apr 20 2007 To find out legislation Allen has sponsored, click here.
- Apr 20 2007 To visit the General Assembly website, click here.
- Apr 20 2007 Allen introduces his pastor, Tim McCoy, to present the devotional at the Georgia House.
To see Tim's Speech, click here.
- Apr 20 2007 Allen introduces Shoman Kasbeker, the Georgia State Spelling Bee Champion, and challenges him to a General Assembly Spelling Bee. To watch, click here.
- Mar 30 2007 Peake honors First Presbyterian cross - country state champions at Capitol. Click here for video.
- Feb 14 2007 Peake honors Tattnall Square football state champions at Capitol. Click here for video.
- Feb 01 2007 Peake named to Certificate of Need Committee read more >
- Feb 01 2007 Peake's bill to reduce City Council size sails through House read more >
- Jan 09 2007 Allen was sworn in Monday morning, January 8, as the new State Representative from District 137 at 10 AM in the House Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol. Allen was joined by his wife Betsy, children Kristi, Joby, and Corrie, and his mother Ann Peake. Allen received his committee assignments on Wednesday, January 10.
- Jan 09 2007 Peake named to the powerful Ways & Means Committee, Health and Human Services, Banks and Banking, and Children and Youth. It is extremely rare for a Freshman to be named to the Ways & Means Committee.
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