[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6275]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN GIBSON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a community 
leader and a good friend who is being honored for his service by Rock 
Hill Baptist Church in Saluda, South Carolina on May 12, 2012. Mr. John 
Gibson, who will be 92 years old later this month, has been an active 
member of the Saluda County community for most of his life. He is very 
deserving of this recognition.
  John Gibson was born to the late Eddie and Mae Bell Dozier Gibson on 
May 26, 1920. He is the oldest of six children. He was educated in 
Florida public schools, and then graduated from one of the first 
Rosenwald Schools in South Carolina--Cane Brake in Saluda.
  Following graduation, Mr. Gibson joined the Army. After entering 
civilian life, he worked at Fairfield Tractor Company in Columbia until 
his retirement. In retirement he has enjoyed his hobbies of fishing and 
gardening.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Gibson has been dedicated to his community. 
He is life member of the NAACP. He has been a faithful member of the 
Friendship Union and the Ridge Hill Education Association. Mr. Gibson 
is a member of Peerless Lodge #214 and is a Master Mason.
  He is also very dedicated to his church, Rock Hill Baptist Church. He 
served as Vacation Bible School Director and Sunday School 
Superintendent. He is also very involved in the church's Bible study 
groups, and currently serves as Deacon Emeritus.
  In 1940, he married Lois Williams, and they were blessed with four 
children. He also has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating John Gibson on a 
life well lived. He is an important unsung hero that has selflessly 
served his country and his community. I applaud the community for 
recognizing his many contributions and honoring him in this wonderful 
way.

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