[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JAMES A. COOGAN

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the extraordinary 
life and legacy of Mr. James A. Coogan, who passed away on January 5, 
2013, at the age of 73.
  A resident of the city of Tonawanda for the better part of his life, 
James Coogan was very active in community affairs and local Democratic 
politics, serving the people of Tonawanda for many years.
  James was a dedicated public servant who was Second Ward Alderman for 
the City of Tonawanda for two terms, from 1980 to 1983. In 1984, James 
was appointed Tonawanda City Clerk and held the position for ten years, 
until 1993. Additionally, James was a member of the Erie County Town 
Clerk's Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and Members of the House to 
express our deepest condolences to the family of the late James Coogan, 
and join with me in recognizing the many good works of service he 
performed during his long and full life.

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