Richard D. Allen

{{Short description|American politician (1938–2009)}}

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| name = Richard D. Allen

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| state_house = Michigan

| district = 84th

| term_start = January 1, 1983

| term_end = December 31, 1994

| predecessor = Keith Muxlow

| successor = Mike Green

| prior_term = 77th District (1983-1992)

| birth_date = March 7, 1938

| birth_place = Caro, Michigan, U.S.

| death_date = June 20, 2009

| death_place = Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.

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Richard D. Allen (March 7, 1938 – June 20, 2009) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994 representing the Thumb.The Political Graveyard: [http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/allen2.html#996.69.67 Allen, Dick]

Prior to his election to the House, Allen was a newspaper editor and reporter for nearly 20 years. He was also a charter member of the Help Line crisis intervention program and worked with the Tuscola County Community Mental Health Services Board.[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HR-0121 House Resolution 121 (2009): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Richard D. Allen, former member of the House of Representatives][http://www.tributes.com/show/Richard-D-Allen-92789054 Richard D. Allen-obituary] [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232905/http://www.tributes.com/show/Richard-D-Allen-92789054 archive]