[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 75 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RED COLEMAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF BUSINESS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 1996

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Mr. Red Coleman and his family on the 50th anniversary of 
operating a successful, thriving business in Dallas. Red Coleman, a 
good friend and consummate businessman, has used his resources of 
leadership and education to operate 12 Red Coleman's package stores and 
19 Red-E Mart convenience stores throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth 
Metroplex.
  Mr. Red Coleman and his wife, Frances, started their business in 1946 
with one store on Forest Avenue. Since that time, his stores have grown 
and prospered. Throughout all of his business dealings, Red Coleman has 
operated his stores with adherence to the highest ethical standards and 
a commitment to customer service.
  But Red Coleman's success in business is not only evident in the 
quality management of his stores, but in the community in which he 
lends his skills and time. He is someone who believes everyone has a 
responsibility to give back to our community--and he does it on a daily 
basis.
  Mr. Speaker, Red Coleman is a truly exceptional businessman and an 
outstanding person in Dallas. He, Frances, and their son Ronnie, when 
he joined the family business, are responsible for making so many 
contributions to our community. I wish Red and his family another 50 
years and more of success and happiness with all their endeavors.

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