HR337 Summary

• Honors the death and celebrates the life of Gladys Tarver Coleman, who died on April 21, 2016, at age 98.

• Recognizes her 44-year marriage to Jerry Coleman, her lifelong service as an educator in Jefferson County and Birmingham School Systems, and her first appointment as a Black member to the Fairfield Board of Education.

• Acknowledges her extensive civic contributions including voter education advocacy, membership in state and national education associations, and leadership roles in Democratic Party committees.

• Records her contributions as a longtime member of Miles Chapel CME Church, where she served in multiple roles including choir, Christian Board of Education, and Missionary Society.

• Extends condolences to her surviving family members including nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.