[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  COLEMAN: MODEL OF LEADERSHIP RETIRES

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true leader in 
eastern Kentucky banking, as he approaches retirement this year. Burlin 
Coleman, of Pikeville, KY, built his small bank into a regional power 
in Kentucky.
  Forty-five years ago, Burlin Coleman started as a clerk in Pikeville. 
Through his hard work and a tremendous commitment to excellence, he 
continued to receive promotion after promotion until becoming chief 
executive in 1979.
  Under Coleman's leadership, the Pikeville National Corp. went from 
assets of $218 million to over $1.37 billion. It also acquired seven 
other financial institutions along the way.
  Today, the Pikeville holding company employs over 600 employees in 
the Pikeville National Bank and 12 other branches in West Liberty, 
Williamsburg, Ashland, Whitesburg, Mount Sterling, Flemingsburg, 
Campbellsville, and Lexington.
  According to analysts, Pikesville National has been one of the more 
profitable and well-run banks in America.
  Currently No. 2 among Kentucky-based banking companies in terms of 
assets, it is due to become No. 1 later this year.
  Many people have new opportunities today because of Burlin Coleman 
and his banks. Whether it is a young family getting their first 
mortgage or a little boy or girl opening their first savings account, 
the Pikesville National Bank has always been ready to handle eastern 
Kentucky's needs.
  Remaining humble about his banking achievements, his success is a 
tribute to his hard work, his intelligent mind and his way with people. 
Always quick to give credit to a team effort by the bank's managers, 
Coleman is a leader for all of Kentucky.
  We are fortunate to have had Burlin Coleman help many of us. I hope 
he enjoys his retirement; fishing, hunting, and relaxing for many years 
to come. It is very well deserved.

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