[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING LEONARD TIBBS, JR.

  (Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Leonard Clifford Tibbs, Jr., born on March 3, 1934, in Los Angeles.
  Mr. Tibbs was the son of Aluia Lee Tibbs, a beautician, and Leonard 
Clifford Tibbs, one of the few Black pharmacists in Los Angeles at the 
time.
  In 1952, Mr. Tibbs graduated from Manual Arts High School, in my 
district, where he played football. After obtaining a business degree 
from UCLA, Leonard pursued many successful entrepreneurial endeavors, 
establishing a real estate business, Tibbs Tacos restaurant, a catering 
business, and World of Curls.
  He was a man of few words, yet he was always charming and friendly. 
He loved to golf, captain his boat, fish, and travel.
  In 1999, Leonard met the Honorable Gloria Gray, and they shared 25 
loving years together. They were partners in every aspect of life, with 
Leonard staunchly supporting Councilwoman Gray's journey through public 
service.
  Leonard peacefully passed away on November 22, 2023, and is lovingly 
remembered by Gloria, his daughter Allison, and the many loving bonus 
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  I join them in honoring his life and legacy.

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