[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 98 (Monday, July 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1336]
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                      TRIBUTE TO HARRY LEE COE III

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                             HON. JIM DAVIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 16, 2001

  Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute 
to Harry Lee Coe III, a loving father, gifted athlete, dedicated judge 
and life-long public servant of the citizens of Florida. Harry passed 
away one year ago.
  Harry was first known in Hillsborough County as a pitcher for the 
Tampa Tarpons, but he soon built a distinguished law career, serving as 
a civil lawyer, then as a juvenile court attorney and finally as a 
criminal court judge. Harry presided over his court for 20 years--
always devoted to serving our community to the best of his ability.
  On the bench, Harry was known not only for his unique wit and 
passion, but also for his unwavering integrity and commitment to 
justice. Some say Harry expected too much of those who came before his 
bench, but he always demanded the most of himself and worked tirelessly 
to do his best. While Harry became known as ``Hanging Harry'' for his 
stringent sentences and his deep conviction to protecting our community 
from dangerous criminals, he was equally passionate about giving our 
children the love and support they deserve to prevent the need for such 
rehabilitation.
  Much can be said of Harry's dedication to his job, but volumes can be 
written of his persona outside the court. In all of Harry's years as an 
elected official he was never branded as a typical politician, for his 
kind and gentle demeanor with people could never be mistaken for 
anything other than sincerity. You could always depend on Harry to 
listen to what you had to say, just as much as you knew that his words 
were from the heart. I know Harry will be remembered for all these 
things.

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