[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A 104TH BIRTHDAY SALUTE TO JAMES EDWARD GIBSON OF PHILADELPHIA

                                 ______


                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 1995

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute James Edward 
Gibson on the occasion of his 104th birthday and for his dedicated 
service to the New Central Baptist Church.
  On December 25, 1995, the New Central Baptist Church will proudly 
join with James Edward Gibson on the occasion of his 104th birthday and 
for his tireless dedication as trustee emeritus of the New Central 
Baptist Church of Philadelphia. Brother Gibson has lived a life of 
service to God and the church. He has served the New Central Baptist 
Church since 1915, in many capacities from usher board member to 
trustee emeritus. Not only is he a valued and cherished member of the 
trustees, he is so much more, he is a source of inspiration and comfort 
to the entire congregation of the New Central Baptist Church. Brother 
Gibson has served the New Central Baptist Church with honor, dignity, 
and commitment, offering new and innovative ideas to the community.
  I join with the congregation of the New Central Baptist Church, 
friends, family, and the Philadelphia community today in celebrating 
the 104th birthday of James Edward Gibson. I wish Brother Gibson and 
the New Central Baptist Church the very best as together they continue 
their service to the Philadelphia community.

                          ____________________