RALEIGH — Members of both parties of North Carolina’s congressional delegation came together to celebrate late colleague Howard Coble.
“I’m proud to join my colleagues to honor the life and legacy of the former Dean of the North Carolina Delegation, Congressman Howard Coble,” said Rep. Richard Hudson (R-09) in a statement.
“Howard dedicated his life to serving North Carolina, doing so with kindness, humility, and integrity. He was a passionate leader, guided by his conservative principles and values. He set the standard for constituent service, working every day on behalf of the people of North Carolina. Howard was a mentor for me and so many others and left a lasting impact that we will never forget.”
Coble was also widely known for his penchant for snazzy plaid jackets.
To honor Coble’s memory, Hudson and other members of the North Carolina delegation have continued a tradition of wearing madras or plaid blazers around Coble’s birthday each year.
A North Carolina native, Coble was born in Greensboro on March 18, 1931, and passed away on Nov. 3, 2015.
Coble, a Republican, served the citizens of the 6th District from 1985 to 2015. Before his role as a congressman, Coble served in the House of North Carolina General Assembly starting in 1979.
