[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 112 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF PATRICIA GIBBS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a remarkable woman, 
who has served remarkable organizations with outstanding 
professionalism and dedication. Patricia Gibbs is retiring from the 
position of Executive Director of Macomb County Community Services 
Agency which she has held for the last 13 years.
  Ms. Gibbs began her career with Macomb County as the Quality 
Assurance Assistant for the Office of Substance Abuse. From there she 
rose to become one of the most influential health and human services 
individuals in Macomb County. It is easy to see how she has touched the 
lives of many of Macomb County's residents either directly or 
indirectly.
  Ms. Gibbs was one of the original organizers of the Human Service 
Coordinating Body. The HSCB was put together to develop a more 
efficient county human services network. She has also chaired the 
Creating a Healthier Macomb Partnership Board, the first organization 
to bring hospitals, businesses, public and private agencies, and 
volunteers together to improve the health of county residents. Add to 
that her service on the Macomb Literacy Partners Board of Directors, 
her position as Chairperson of the Directors Council of the Michigan 
Community Action Agency Association, her contributions to the United 
Way Community Services Macomb Division Board of Directors and her 
memberships in the American Society of Public Administrators, the 
American Management Association, and the Michigan Literacy Association, 
and you could easily have the life's work of three or four people 
instead of just one. It is hard to believe that she has somehow found 
time to become a certified personal trainer and race walking instructor 
at Macomb Community College.
  Please join me in recognizing Patricia Gibb's years of dedication to 
the health and well being of others. It takes a special person to 
pledge their life to the cause of making others healthier and stronger 
through counseling. While her expertise will be missed from 9 to 5 each 
day, thanks to her commitment to healthy living, we will still have the 
benefits of her wisdom for years to come.

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