[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1816]
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              PUBLIC SERVANT PRAISED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in 
remembrance of Joe H. Golman who passed away September 23, 1996 in 
Dallas, TX. Mr. Golman was a distinguished member of the Dallas City 
Council, Texas Legislator, businessman and a religious leader in the 
Jewish community. At an early age, Mr. Golman brought his vision of 
public service to the greater Dallas area. A year after losing a 
council election at the age of 23, Mr. Golman won appointment to the 
city plan commission. His successful and effective political career 
continued as he became chairman of the Dallas Zoning Board of 
Adjustment, city council, deputy mayor pro-tem and the Texas State 
Legislature where he served with distinction until 1973.
  Mr. Golman was also at the forefront of economic development, 
entrepreneurship and commerce, serving Dallas' food service industry as 
president of Golman-Hayden, a produce brokerage and consulting service; 
and president of Circle T Foods Co. He was a member of the Greater 
Dallas, East Dallas, and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce and a member of 
the Salesmanship Club of Dallas for more than 50 years. Mr. Golman also 
fulfilled the true measure of leadership: Passing on the torch of 
leadership to young people in his capacity as a charter member of the 
Dallas Assembly, which sought to groom young city leaders. Political 
and business success did not remove his compassion, activity and energy 
from his religious beliefs. Mr. Golman was a life board member of the 
Jewish Community Center and as president of the National Jewish Welfare 
Board's southern region.
  I wish to extend my condolences to his family and his many friends 
and supporters. Mr. Golman was the epitome of the true public servant 
and his years of unselfish contributions to the political, business, 
and religious environments of Dallas are very much appreciated by its 
citizens. His work will be sorely missed, but not forgotten.

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