    [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E25]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

    RECOGNIZING MS. MARIE COLEMAN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S. RAIL INDUSTRY

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                               HON. LOU BARLETTA

                                of pennsylvania

                        in the house of representatives

                          Wednesday, January 10, 2018

      Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Ms.
    Marie Coleman for her many years of service to the U.S. Rail Industry.
    On January 10, 2018, Marie will have dedicated 50 years of service to
    several prominent American railroads. With decades of success serving
    the people of Pennsylvania and Americans across the country, I know I
    will neither be the first, nor the last, to applaud her distinguished
    professional accomplishments.
      Ms. Coleman began her career in 1968 with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
    Shortly thereafter, she moved to work for Penn Central, where she
    remained from the time of its founding until April 1976, when, through
    an Act of Congress, it was included in a merger to form the
    Consolidated Rail Corporation. There, she served in numerous roles for
    more than a decade from 1976 to 1998. In the 20 years since, she has
    served the Norfolk Southern railroad system.
      A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Ms. Coleman is a proud railroader who has
    served under 11 different CEOs. Her unwavering dedication throughout
    her career helped bring an industry back from the brink of extinction
    to become a powerful catalyst for American economic growth. There is no
    doubt that Ms. Coleman's service to the U.S. Rail Industry contributed
    to its success.
      We can all look to Ms. Marie Coleman as an example of how one
    person's professional hard work and dedication can not only be a
    rewarding journey, but also help shape the future of one of America's
    most important industries.
      Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Ms. Coleman on reaching
    this incredible milestone in her career and wishing her luck in her
    continued role at Norfolk Southern

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