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Honoring the Life and Service of Former Congressman Howard Coble

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 4, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor former Congressman Howard Coble, who passed away last night.

Howard Coble was the epitome of a public servant. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, the North Carolina State House, and as the Congressman for North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District for more than 30 years.

Howard Coble dedicated his life to serving, and it was exemplified in the way he ran his office. As a freshman Member of Congress, I looked to him in serving my constituents. He was steadfast, attentive, and always put his constituents first. Some say he offered the best constituent services of any Member.

I will never forget the night Howard Coble welcomed me to Congress the day I was sworn in. He later wished me well on my new journey as a Member.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his former colleagues during this difficult time.

He will be missed but never forgotten. Howard Coble's legacy will remain in the Greensboro community and throughout North Carolina as a man who served selflessly.

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