[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 26 (Friday, February 26, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF POPE COUNTY JUDGE JIM ED GIBSON

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Pope County 
Judge Jim Ed Gibson for his commitment to the citizens of Arkansas. 
Judge Gibson's efforts and participation within the community continues 
to make an impact. For his service and leadership, Judge Gibson has 
been named the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Citizen of 
the Year.
  This is a fitting honor for a man who not only has served the public, 
first as a member of the Pope County Quorum Court for 15 years, but 
since 1999, as the County Judge. His service continues beyond the 
office, serving as a member of a long list of organizations and boards 
across Arkansas.
  Judge Gibson has spent his life putting his community first. It was 
just a few short years ago the city of Atkins was hit by a tornado. 
Judge Gibson was one of the first people at the scene making sure 
people were taken care of. I appreciate his dedication, and I'm 
confident that that will continue.
  The people of Pope County are fortunate to have such an exceptional 
neighbor. I ask my colleagues today to join with me in honoring Judge 
Jim Ed Gibson, a wonderful public servant who is always and always will 
be dedicated to the people of Pope County.

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