Gibson Bill Will Rename Post Office For WWII Medal Of Honor Winner WASHINGTON D.C. – Otsego County’s congressman, Chris Gibson, R-19th, announced a few minutes ago that the House of Representatives approved legislation he authored to rename the Post Office at 90 Cornell St. in Kingston in honor of Staff Sgt. Robert H. Dietz, a Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action during World War II. The bill passed the House today, September 24, with unanimous bipartisan support. “Having served…
Congressman Gibson At White House For Suicide-Prevention Bill Signing WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, Otsego County’s congressman, attended today’s White House bill-signing ceremony for the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which he co-authored. It increases access to mental health care for military personnel and veterans. “Military families across our nation are coping with unimaginable grief after the loss of a loved one to suicide,” said Gibson, a retired Army officer. “This bill makes it far easier…
Congressman Gibson Due At Cooperstown Field Day COOPERSTOWN – U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-19, will be in Cooperstown at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow to attend Cooperstown Field Day, a first-year celebration of the season, sponsored by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce and Brewery Ommegang. Main Street will be closed for the event, which will include pairings of Ommegang beers and food from local restaurants, as well as rides, games and music.…