[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
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                         HONORING JOHN COLEMAN

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 
contributions of Commissioner John Coleman of Hollywood, Florida. Mr. 
Coleman, a native of Rhode Island, retired to South Florida in 1992 and 
spent the rest of his life as a passionate advocate for the city of 
Hollywood and its beaches.
  In 1998, Mr. Coleman was elected to the Hollywood City Commission. 
During his term, he championed environmental issues and fought to 
protect Hollywood Beach from overdevelopment. Area residents fondly 
recall his ebullient spirit and passionate, fiery rhetoric. After 
serving his term, Mr. Coleman continued as an activist and civic 
leader. He campaigned at the local, state and national levels for 
candidates he supported. As President of the Broward Council of 
Democratic Club Presidents, President of the Hollywood Democratic Club, 
and member of the Broward Democratic Executive Committee, Mr. Coleman 
lent his voice to a multitude of issues for the betterment of life for 
all in South Florida.
  Mr. Coleman is survived by six sons, a daughter, his long-time 
companion, and nine grandchildren. He will be sorely missed for his 
exuberance and his dedication to civic activism.

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