[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO DR. BEATRICE GAMBLE-FRANKLIN

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
doctor and South Carolinian, who, on November 19, 2006, will be the 
only female recipient of the Trailblazer Award for her contributions to 
the chiropractic profession. Dr. Beatrice Gamble-Franklin is a native 
of South Carolina, who has spent her career helping others.
  Beatrice Gamble was born in Georgetown, South Carolina and excelled 
as a student. She graduated first in her class from Choppee High 
School, and was selected for the MARC (Minority Access to Research 
Careers) honors program, which enabled her to pursue undergraduate and 
graduate degrees from Benedict College and Atlanta University. Beatrice 
then attended Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia.
  Dr. Gamble-Franklin has been in the chiropractic field for 20 years. 
She holds the distinction of being the first African American 
chiropractor in South Carolina, and has been voted the best 
chiropractor in the state. At one time, Dr. Gamble-Franklin had six 
practices. Today, she and her husband, Dr. Gregory Franklin, have two 
practices in Columbia and Orangeburg.
  In addition to her work in chiropratics, Dr. Gamble-Franklin is using 
her training in scientific research to develop hair products. She has 
invented the VictoriUs Silk Protein Relaxer, which is highly 
recommended by hair stylists.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me today in applauding the 
trailblazing spirit of Dr. Beatrice Gamble-Franklin. Her recognition by 
her peers is a testament to the extraordinary contributions she has 
made as a chiropractor, and the difference she has made in the lives of 
her patients.

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