[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO TOMMIE ANN GIBNEY

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2008

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the accomplishments of a fine outstanding citizen, Tommie Ann Gibney.
  Ms. Gibney is a shining example of a woman who tries hard and 
succeeds brilliantly. She does it all. She is a professional, a 
distinguished attorney, friend of many, wife, mother, and last month 
Ms. Gibney was able to add the title of President. She is one of only 
three women to ever hold the prestigious position as President of the 
Association of Trial Lawyers of America/New Jersey, an organization of 
over 2100 attorneys, paralegals, law clerks and law school graduates 
who protect New Jersey families by advocating for safer products and 
workplaces, a cleaner environment, and quality health care.
  Ms. Gibney attended Seton Hall University for her undergraduate, 
graduate and law school degrees. As an associate at Andres and Berger 
in Haddonfield, New Jersey Ms. Gibney fights tirelessly for victims of 
nursing home abuse and neglect. She volunteers her services and vast 
legal knowledge to Trial Lawyers Care, 9/11 Legal Assistance and to the 
Hyacinth Aids Foundation. She is a role model for all law professionals 
both in and outside of the courtroom.
  My congratulations to Tommie Ann Gibney and her family.

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