[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E500]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOAN GILBERT

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 1997

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, while there are those in Westchester who may 
not know Joan Gilbert personally, her work has touched the lives of 
countless people in our community. As manager of Community Affairs in 
the Public Relations Department of Texaco Inc., Joan has worked 
tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Westchester.
  In addition to her responsibilities at Texaco, Joan has been 
personally involved in many community-based organizations. Currently, 
she serves as chairman of the board of the Street Theater and is a 
member of the boards of the American Red Cross, Westchester 
Philharmonic, the Private Industry Council, and the Youth Counseling 
League.
  Joan has received numerous awards for her outstanding civic 
activities. Organizations bestowing Joan with awards include: The 
American Heart Association, the Harrison School District, Westchester 
Putnam Affirmative Action Program, Rotary International, the Urban 
League of Westchester, and the Girl Scouts of Westchester.
  Joan's corporate and personal support helped to sustain and expand 
nonprofit organizations throughout our region. She has contributed in 
enumerable ways to the quality of life in Westchester.
  In spite of her retirement, Joan's influence will continue to be felt 
throughout our community. I know that Joan will begin this next chapter 
of her life with the same vitality that she has displayed while at 
Texaco.

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