[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF THE JAMES L. GAMBLE FAMILY AS NORTHEAST EL PASO FAMILY 
                          OF THE YEAR FOR 1996

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the James L. Gamble 
family as the Northeast El Paso Family of the Year for 1996. Jim and 
Flo Gamble moved to El Paso in 1967 and have served the El Paso 
community with unmatched dedication ever since. Although Jim Gamble, 
Sr., passed away last year, the family has not relented in their 
pursuit of improving El Paso and the lives of all El Pasoans.
  The Gambles have been members of Highland Presbyterian Church for 
more than 20 years. Jim Gamble, Sr., was a ruling Elder of the Session 
and chairman of the Worship Committee, which oversees worship services, 
communion, and supervises the positions of organist and music director. 
Flo Gamble is employed as secretary of Highland Presbyterian Church and 
teaches Sunday School to Junior High Youth.
  Jim Gamble, Sr., served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years. 
After his retirement from the Army, he worked for 14 years for the 
Federal Bureau of Prisons as physician's assistant at La Tuna Federal 
Correctional Facility until he retired again to turn his attention to 
community and civic pursuits with a goal of helping children and young 
people. He joined the Northgate Optimist Club and served as president, 
vice president, member of the board of directors, and secretary-
treasurer. He was also active in the probe by Providence Memorial 
Hospital to bring medical facilities to Northeast El Paso. JIm was an 
ex-president of the Northeast Democratic Party and helped to raise 
funds for the Reach for a Star Program.
  Jim Gamble, Jr., is the current president of the Northgate Optimist 
Club and has been nominated by his club for Lt. Governor of his 
district. He works in every area of the club functions, especially with 
the Reach for a Star Program and the Thanksgiving Dinner for young 
military men who are away from their families during the holidays. Jim 
Gamble, Jr., is also a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church and 
is currently serving as an Elder and works with the Fellowship 
Committee.
  I am proud to recognize the entire Gamble family as the Northeast El 
Paso Family of the Year for 1996. On behalf of all El Pasoans, I would 
like to commend the Gambles for providing leadership and dedication in 
our community. They are shining beacons of hospitality and vitality, 
shining as bright as our star on the mountain.

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