[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MAYOR JOHN COIRO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 3, 2019

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
the many outstanding achievements of Mayor John Coiro. With this 
Congressional Record, I recognize the many contributions he has made to 
the people of the Ninth Congressional District.
  John Coiro is a native of Totowa, New Jersey. He was born to Ralph 
and Rose Coiro, who settled in the borough following their emigration 
from Italy. John presently resides in Totowa with his wife, Marygrace, 
and their children, Alyssa and Matthew.
  In his youth, John attended Passaic Valley High School, where he 
excelled in his studies. Following high school, John chose to continue 
his education at Seton Hall University. His hard work earned him a 
Bachelor's of Science in Accounting and the Magna Cum Laude status upon 
his graduation in 1981. Nine years later, he received his Master's 
Degree in Taxation from Seton Hall. John continues to work with Seton 
Hall as an advisor for their Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
  In 1985, John was first elected to the Totowa Board of Education. 
This was a pivotal moment for John as this would start his dedication 
to public service. Two short years later, John was elected to the 
Borough Council at just 28 years old. This position afforded him the 
opportunity to put his degrees to use and concentrate on the finances 
of the municipality. John was elected as Mayor of Totowa in 1999. He is 
currently serving his sixth term, the second longest tenure in the 
town's history. Throughout his 20 years as Mayor, John has set big 
milestones in his community, most notably by swearing in the borough's 
first female police officer.
  In 2012, he was inducted into the League of Municipalities Mayors 
Hall of Fame and serves as a member of the Legislative Committee for 
the League of Municipalities.
  John continues to serve New Jersey as a certified public accountant. 
He is currently employed as an executive tax director with the 
international accounting firm Ernst & Young located in Iselin, NJ, 
where he has worked for 38 years. John has served as president of the 
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSPA), an 
organization with 15,000 members. In 2013, John was honored by the 
NJSCPA and placed on their 50 over 50 list of CPA's for his ongoing 
contributions to the CPA profession and the community.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of dedicated individuals like Mr. John Coiro.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Mayor Coiro's 
family and friends, and the residents of the State of New Jersey in 
recognizing his outstanding character and service to his community.

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