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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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