[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING JOHN COLEMAN ON HIS CONFIRMATION AS COMMISSIONER OF THE 
                 PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Mr. John Coleman from Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, on his 
Pennsylvania State Senate confirmation as Commissioner of the 
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
  Coleman recently resigned as the president and CEO of the Chamber of 
Business and Industry of Centre County after 11 years of dedicated 
service. Under John's leadership, the chamber experienced significant 
organizational growth, becoming the largest business membership 
organization in central Pennsylvania. He oversaw such projects as the 
construction of the 217-acre Benner Commerce Park, adding to his 
reputation.
  Through his work in State College, Mr. Coleman has proven himself to 
be an effective leader, and as he prepares to pick up and move to 
Harrisburg, I am certain he'll be a valuable addition to the 
commission. In Harrisburg, he will join the five-member commission, 
which provides oversight to more than 8,600 utility and transportation 
companies and provides work for approximately 500 employees.
  His experience as president of the chamber, as well as his overall 
expertise, will certainly prove useful during his service in 
Harrisburg. I wish Mr. Coleman the best of luck in his upcoming 
endeavor.

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