[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 71 (Thursday, June 4, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5659]
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                             BEVERLY GIBSON

 Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor an 
outstanding Montanan, Beverly Gibson. She will retire June 30 after 
twenty years as assistant director of the Montana Association of 
Counties and nearly 30 years of outstanding public service to her 
State. Through her work I believe Bev knows almost everyone involved in 
county government in the State, and those of us who have had the great 
fortune to know her stand in awe of this great lady's achievements.
  Montana-born and journalist by training, Bev has been the heart and 
soul and living history of MACO since its very early expertise have 
touched many lives. In a State like mine, with its vast area and sparse 
population spread over 56 counties, local government is the lifeblood 
of politics. Bev is the real champion in this arena.
  At MACO Bev is known as the person who gets things done. Twice a 
year, MACO holds statewide meetings and she was always the first to get 
there and welcome everyone. She would research all the issues, staff 
committees, act as official photographer, coordinate speakers and 
agency representatives and was the last to say goodbye. Can you imagine 
doing that for 168 commissioners of different parties? I honestly don't 
know how the organization will get along without her, except that she 
is leaving an incredible legacy that will brighten the way for others.
  As she retires, I want to wish her much joy, health and happiness. 
And I also want to say thanks, Bev, for a job well done and for a real 
service to Montana.

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