[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17337]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NORTH CAROLINA HAS LOST A FAVORITE SON

  (Mr. WALKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, last night on election day in North 
Carolina, we lost one of our favorite sons, Howard Coble, a man who 
served in these Halls for three full decades, yet his heart always 
belonged to the constituents of The Old North State. I am honored to 
stand with my colleagues today and others in acknowledging our 
Congressman.
  Howard demonstrated humility and grace, and it was evident that he 
genuinely loved the people he represented. Howard taught us many 
things, but most of all, he demonstrated why statesmanship still 
matters. In a rhetoric-driven political arena, Howard understood why 
tone and approach continue to make a difference.
  He is often remembered by his attire, specifically the madras jacket. 
No, it didn't match many times, but he was confident enough in who he 
was, and evidently the ladies seemed to have no problem with it.
  Howard did more than just simply make noise in this place; he made a 
difference. It is an honor to follow him. May our Lord comfort his 
brother Ray and the entire Coble family.

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