[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H1338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING REVEREND DR. THURMOND COLEMAN, SR.

  (Mrs. NORTHUP asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize someone 
who has devoted his time and energy to his church and his beliefs. 
Reverend 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 6 years, and his tenure will end in July 2001.
  He is a community leader serving on the Louisville League, the NAACP, 
and the 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 religion.
  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 Reverend Dr. 
Thurmond Coleman, Sr., and all of and of all of his achievements.

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