[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13589]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CAREER OF JIM SAMPSON UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor the remarkable 
career of Mr. James Sampson as he retires from his position of 
President and Chief Executive Officer of Gateway-Longview, Inc. One of 
Western New York's largest child welfare agencies, Gateway-Longview has 
expanded exponentially during Jim's nine years as President and CEO.
  During Jim's tenure, Gateway-Longview has expanded to include 
eighteen different programs, serving 3,400 children and families per 
year. His work includes the establishment of Gateway-Longview's Family 
Resource Center, Behavioral Mental Health Clinic, and Supervised 
Independent Living Program. Located on East Ferry Street, the Family 
Resource Center promotes familial strength and provides bonding 
activities such as tutoring, swim classes and music lessons. Jim 
assisted in creating Gateway-Longview's Behavioral Mental Health 
Clinic, which tends to the emotional needs of Gateway children and 
families. The program currently has two satellite offices in Buffalo 
Public Schools, with five more set to open in the fall, to ensure our 
city's children receive the care they desperately need. For teens that 
have not been adopted but have aged out of foster care, Gateway created 
a Supervised Independent Living Program to help teens develop the 
skills necessary to live independently and become self-sufficient.
  Jim is a truly dedicated public servant. Beyond his work with 
Gateway-Longview, Jim was elected to serve on the City of Buffalo 
School Board this past May, and is a founding member and trustee of the 
West Buffalo Charter School. Under appointment from Governor Cuomo, he 
serves as Chair of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority, and has 
previously been a member of the Board of Directors for the Buffalo 
Niagara Partnership. Jim is also involved with the Rotary Club of 
Buffalo.
  Jim's undergraduate years were spent at the University at Buffalo, 
where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Social Work. For his graduate 
studies, Jim attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his 
Master's in Social Work. Current, he holds the position of adjunct 
professor for the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work, 
teaching leadership, management, and administration.
  Jim's love for children and families stems from his own. He is 
happily married to his wife, Florence, with whom he has two children. 
His son Gregory is a lawyer and Assistant Parliamentarian for the 
United States Senate, living in College Park, Maryland with his wife, 
Jamie and their two children, Isaac and Kira. His daughter, Robin, is 
the lead scientist for the Department of Energy Solar Energy Loan 
Guarantee Program, living in Washington, D.C. with her husband Dr. 
Frank Wong.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize the 
inspiring career of Mr. Jim Sampson. His work for Western New York's 
children and families is truly admirable, and I wish him the best in 
his retirement.

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