[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E489-E490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING REVEREND DR. THURMOND COLEMAN, SR.

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                          HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize someone 
who has devoted his time and energy to his church and beliefs. Rev. Dr. 
Thurmond Coleman, Sr., pastored the First Baptist Church in 
Jeffersontown, Kentucky for 45 years. Upon his retirement he was named 
Pastor Emeritus. Dr. Coleman has served as the Moderator of the Central 
District Association for the past six years, and his tenure will end in 
July 2001. He is a community leader serving on the Louisville Urban 
League, NAACP, and Kentucky Human Rights Commission. Dr. Coleman is 
also a civil rights leader bringing about reconciliation between black 
and white Baptists and among all races and religions.
  On Saturday, March 31, 2001, Dr. Coleman will be honored for his hard 
work and dedication as Moderator of the Central District Baptist 
Association, which has a membership of 147 churches.
  Individuals such as Dr. Coleman play a vital role in reconciling the 
divisions in our community and in building the hope of a better future 
for each person. I am proud to bring your attention to Rev. Dr. 
Thurmond Coleman, and all of his achievements.

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