[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
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                        GILBERT ``GIBBY'' LaFAVE

                                 ______


                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 1996

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I bring to the 
attention of the House of Representatives and of this Nation the recent 
retirement of Mr. Gilbert ``Gibby'' LaFave, director of aging and 
nutrition for the Dickinson-Iron Counties Community Service Agency. The 
agency, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, will truly miss Mr. 
LaFave who concluded his tenure on May 10, 1996, after 16 dedicated 
years.
  During these times of budget cuts and increased need for social 
services to our senior citizens, the efforts of so many people to 
stretch a dollar, to provide more and better services to those who 
truly need assistance and to improve the quality of life for so many is 
truly an accomplishment. throughout his years at the DICSA, Gibby 
personified dedication, care, and concern for our seniors in his every 
effort.
  Leading the development of the rural transportation program for 
seniors and the handicapped in Dickinson and Iron Countries, Gibby's 
efforts provided a way these seniors could get out of doors and do 
things for themselves. The program allowed for a degree of self-
sufficiency and helped the local economy.
  Gibby was also very much aware of the inability of many seniors to 
perform their household chores due to physical constraints. In 
response, he was the leading force behind the development of the senior 
chore service that provides this type of work to be done for seniors by 
more able-bodied clients of the agency.
  For many, many years, Gibby LaFave has also lent his efforts to this 
community and surrounding area through participating in local 
government and helping to raise funds for a variety of programs, 
services, and other noteworthy causes.
  Mr. Speaker, the public service of Gilbert ``Gibby'' LaFave is 
greatly appreciated. His concern for his fellowman will be long 
remembered and valued. On behalf of so many Michigan's Upper Peninsula 
that benefited by his actions, I congratulate Gibby LaFave on his 
retirement and wish him well.

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