[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5015]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVID GIBSON

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2007

  Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, as the nation reflects and commemorates 
the myriad of ways in which African Americans have shaped the social, 
economic, cultural and political landscape of our nation, I rise today 
in honor of Mr. David Gibson--a distinguished human service 
professional whose daily stewardship of people's health related needs 
reminds us of the impact a single individual can have in improving the 
lives of many.
  Presently, Mr. Gibson serves as the Director of the Highbridge 
Facility at Samaritan Village, a leading substance abuse center in the 
Bronx. Educated at the Hunter College School of Social Work, Mr. Gibson 
graduated with honors and was later accepted into Hunter's prestigious 
Doctoral Program. A New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and 
a Credited Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, Mr. Gibson brings 
to Samaritan Village more than twenty-five years of experience within 
the social and human services field.
  In addition to his daily work as an administrator, Mr. Gibson's 
extensive involvement in the community and civic life of both the Bronx 
and New York City is reflected in his numerous educational and 
organizational affiliations. Mr. Gibson acts as an adjunct professor at 
both the City and State University of New York, the College of New 
Rochelle, and the Metropolitan College of New York City. Moreover, he 
is presently affiliated with: the Health and Human Services Committee 
of Community Board 4 (Member); the Morrisania Revitalization 
Corporation (Member, Board of Directors); and the Association of 
Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (Executive Board Member, 
former Chair of the Cultural Diversity Committee).
  Madam Speaker, Frederick Douglass is quoted as saying, ``Man's 
greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of 
his powers to things needed to be done.'' This statement, seemingly so 
self-evident, nevertheless reminds us that those who act righteously in 
support of others face the prospect of one day realizing their own 
greatness. Madam Speaker, for a life dedicated to honorably serving 
people in need, I am pleased to recognize Mr. David Gibson.

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