[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF FLETCHER L. GIBSON

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2009

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Fletcher L. Gibson. Mr. Gibson was born on May 1, 1942 in 
Marianna, Florida. In 1973, he married his perfect companion, 
Alonzetta. Over the next 35 years, their great love produced two sons, 
Brandon and Jason. Together, they established a reputation for honoring 
God and the power of knowledge. They exemplified the value of caring 
and giving back to the community.
  Fletcher graduated Florida A&M University in 1963 with a Bachelor's 
degree in pharmacy. As a pharmacist, he was committed to providing 
superior service, a kind word, and a warm smile to each of his 
customers. They were as much his friends as anybody else who he was 
close with. Throughout his career he served as a mentor for young 
pharmacy students by providing them internships and clinical training.
  Fletcher Gibson was a man of great faith and excellent character, a 
person known for his many good works and his love for family and 
friends. He always displayed a selfless compassion and a desire to help 
those around him. An extraordinary man of few words, Fletcher taught 
lessons of love, giving, and kindness by the example he set and the 
life he lived. He was a very good friend to me and countless other 
people. Fletcher Gibson was loved by all who knew him and he will be 
dearly missed.

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