[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE LEGACY AND IMPACT OF DOROTHY BALLARD GIBSON

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy and 
impact of Dorothy Ballard Gibson, and I include in the Record the 
following proclamation in her honor:

       Whereas, Dorothy Ballard Gibson graduated from Booker T. 
     Washington High School in 1948, and went on to pursue a 
     career in healthcare, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree 
     in Nursing from the Medical College of Virginia;
       Whereas, Mrs. Gibson dedicated her life to healthcare in 
     South Florida, working as a registered nurse at Jackson 
     Memorial Hospital in 1956, Kendall Hospital in 1962, and as a 
     supervisor at the Veterans Administration Hospital from 1966 
     until her retirement in 1990;
       Whereas, Mrs. Gibson and her husband Sampson established 
     Michael's Kindergarten, Inc., and educated thousands of 
     children from Miami's Liberty City, Opa-locka, Carol City and 
     numerous other communities, at four-day care centers;
       Whereas, Mrs. Gibson was an active member of Mt. Zion AME 
     Church, where she served with the Missionary Society, the 
     Trustee Board, Youth Development Department, the Little Folk 
     Choir and the Founder of the Dorothy Gibson Lay Organization;
       Whereas, Mrs. Gibson was an active member in her community 
     and often lobbied the State Legislature as a children's 
     advocate;
       Whereas, Mrs. Gibson was honored by the Miami-Dade County 
     Child Development Services and received numerous awards, 
     including the daycare center she founded, Michael's 
     Kindergarten, Inc., being named Day Care Center of the Year; 
     and
       Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, 
     a member of the United States House of Representatives, 
     representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, 
     honor the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Dorothy Ballard 
     Gibson.

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