[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SHELTON GIBBS III, THE MINISTER OF GREENVILLE AVENUE CHURCH OF 
         CHRIST (GACC) IN RICHARDSON, TEXAS, ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. LANCE GOODEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. GOODEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Shelton 
Gibbs III, the minister of Greenville Avenue Church of Christ (GACC) in 
Richardson, Texas, on his retirement. During his 53 years of service, 
Brother Gibbs passionately dedicated himself to his community, always 
putting the needs of his neighbors, his congregation, and his family 
before his own.
  Brother Gibbs followed in the footsteps of his late father, Dr. 
S.T.W. Gibbs, Jr., who served as the Stop Six Church of Christ minister 
for over 50 years. He is also the grandson of both the late S.T.W. 
Gibbs, Sr. and C.C. Morgan, two great pioneer preachers. In Brother 
Gibbs' 40 years of service to GACC, the congregation has grown from 140 
members to over 2000. The Gibbs family tradition of faithful service to 
the church of Christ is an example to us all.
  In the early 1970s, Brother Gibbs' ministry brought him from Illinois 
to Texas. He served in various roles at Southwestern Christian College, 
including his current position on the Development Board of Lifeline 
Chaplaincy and founding the school's Guardian Plan. Brother Gibbs' 
commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders at Southwestern 
Christian College was evident to the entire staff and student body.
  Brother Gibbs began preaching 53 years ago and enthusiastically 
demonstrated his love for God and his congregation at several churches 
around the State of Texas, including Clarksville, Mineral Wells, 
Abilene, and Edgewood. His evangelistic work was not limited solely to 
the United States; his passion for growing the church led Brother Gibbs 
on campaigns in Jamaica and Ghana.
  Brother Gibbs is retiring as minister of GACC after 40 dedicated 
years. His wife of 50 years, Jeanette Gibbs, their four children, and 
ten beautiful grandchildren have been his greatest support system 
throughout his service at GACC, and I wish them all the best.
  I applaud Brother Shelton Gibbs III for his commitment to serving the 
congregation of Greenville Avenue Church of Christ.

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