[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JAMIE COE

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and remember the 
life of Jamie Coe, the beloved Detroit area entertainer and musician, 
who passed away on January 27, 2007.
   For over five decades, Jamie Coe inspired generations of Americans 
through music. Born by the name of George Colovas in Highland, 
Michigan, Jamie Coe's musical abilities were discovered by singer Bobby 
Darin during a performance at the Cavalcade of Stars show at the 
Michigan State Fair Coliseum in 1959. Darin named Colovas ``Jamie Coe'' 
after a song he wrote called ``Jamie Boy,'' and signed him to Addison 
Records label. Later, Jamie also recorded songs for Big Top and ABC 
Paramount labels
  Since then, Jamie Coe led a successful rock and roll music career, 
during which his remarkable voice drew countless loyal fans. After 
forming the popular Detroit band ``Jamie Coe and the Gigolos,'' he 
performed nightly before packed crowds at local Detroit night clubs. 
While he was best known for his hit song ``The Fool'' and numerous 
appearances on Dick Clark's television broadcast ``American 
Bandstand,'' Jamie Coe also donated his time to numerous philanthropic 
causes. He performed regularly to raise money for charities like 
multiple sclerosis, leukemia, and for the Livonia Symphony Orchestra.
  Madam Speaker, although the legendary Jamie Coe passed away on 
Saturday, January 27, 2007, his memory will live on in the hearts of 
his loving wife Jamie, four children, two grandchildren, and scores of 
adoring fans. In honor of his enduring contributions to rock and roll 
music and to the people of our community, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in remembering the life of Jamie Coe and his selfless service to our 
community and our country.

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