[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14850-14851]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT JOHN MICHAEL GIBSON AND OFFICER JACOB 
                            JOSEPH CHESTNUT

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                        HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in remembering and paying 
tribute to Special Agent John Michael Gibson and Officer Jacob Joseph 
Chestnut. Two valiant federal employees who, in a selfless act of 
heroism, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country on 
July 24, 1998.
  Special Agent John Michael Gibson was a religious man, a family man. 
He always made time for his wife and their three children. He is 
remembered as a kind, honest, devout, caring and giving human being who 
was loved and respected by his friends, colleagues, and his community.
  As are many employees on Capitol Hill, Officer Jacob Joseph Chestnut 
was a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Maryland. Not only 
is he missed by the Department, but also the Maryland community suffers 
without the benefit of his kind and gentle spirit.
  A retired Air Force Master Sergeant and a 18 year veteran of the 
United States Capitol Police, Officer J.J. Chestnut was a model federal 
employee and a gentle human being. A husband and father of five, he was 
an individual who, by his deeds, made an indelible mark on the lives of 
all those he came in contact with as he performed his duties protecting 
the Members, staff and visitors to the United States Capitol, and in 
his service to his community.
  It is only fitting that we honor this individual, who has brought 
honor to his family; his community; his organizations, the United 
States Capitol Police and the United States Air Force; and his country 
with his dedicated service and human kindness.
  As a result of a bill that I introduced, and as a token of 
appreciation from a grateful nation, the United States Postal Service 
building at 11550 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland was 
designated the ``Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building,'' on April 
8, 2000.
  Mr. Speaker, it is only fitting that we honor and cherish the 
memories of these brave men. I hope their families can continue to take 
comfort in knowing that many throughout the nation, including myself, 
remain in prayer for them and the U.S. Capitol Police Department.

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