Wayne Gilchrest: “the bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 611 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, as the Sam M. Gibbons U.S.…”

“the bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 611 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, as the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. courthouse. Sam Gibbons has been a distinguished Member of this body for 34 years and will be retiring after he finishes his 17th term in the House of Representatives. Sam has a long history of public service, beginning in World War II, where he served as captain in the 501st Parachute Infantry/101st airborne division. He was part of the initial assault force in Normandy on D-Day and was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions. Sam has been a Member of the Committee on Ways and Means since 1969, where he served as acting chairman in 1994 and became ranking minority member in the 104th Congress. Sam has conducted himself with dignity and commanded respect from those who have served with him. I urge my colleagues to support this fitting tribute to our distinguished colleague. I, as a Member of the House, Mr. Gibbons, an American and a veteran thank you for your long, distinguished, courageous career to this most great country, the United States.”