[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 99 (Friday, July 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING EUGENE DIBBLE'S 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2004

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Eugene Dibble as he prepares to celebrate his 75th birthday on July 22, 
2004. Mr. Dibble also known as ``Big Gene'' has been a leader and a 
pioneer in many areas since moving to the City of Chicago. He was one 
of the first African American stockbrokers in Chicago. In addition, Mr. 
Dibble demonstrated his business and family acumen by owning five 
businesses at one time and having five children who worked in those 
businesses.
  In addition, to being a businessman Mr. Dibble was elected and served 
as a Trustee for the Chicago Sanitary District. Among Mr. Dibble's many 
talents has been his keen focus and vision on homeland security. Seven 
years ago, Mr. Dibble came to my office with a proposal for an 
Emergency Response Center that would be available in the event of a 
terrorist attack in downtown Chicago. Perhaps Mr. Dibble's volunteerism 
for the Red Cross, Salvation Army and emergency response teams in 
Chicago and Markham, Illinois prepared him for his leading role in 
being prepared for disasters.
  Among Mr. Dibble's greatest accomplishments is that of a family man. 
Mr. Dibble has been married to his wife Jeanette for 48 years. Also, 
they are the proud grandparents of six grandkids and counting.
  I ask that my colleagues join with me in commending and 
congratulating Gene and his family as they celebrate 75 years of his 
life. Gene may God keep you and bless you with many happy healthy years 
to come.
  Thank you.




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