Biography

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Jim Gibbons Photo Biography


The Gibbons Family: (From L to R) John, Leonard, Jim, Mat (Matilda), Steven and Glen		1963 – Graduates from Sparks High School

1967-1971—Served in the United States Air Force and became a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War		1989 – First term in the Nevada State Assembly. Named ‘Outstanding Freshman Legislator'

1990—Col. Gibbons kisses son Jimmy goodbye. Called to active duty in the Persian Gulf War just five days after winning re-election to the State Assembly		1990—Jim's wife, Dawn Gibbons, is sworn in to fill her husband's State Assembly position while he serves in the Gulf War

Col. Gibbons carries the Nevada State Flag onboard his F-4 fighter jet during the Gulf War. Flag was later donated to the Nevada State Legislature		Col. Jim Gibbons flying as an RF-4C Flight Leader over Kuwait during the Gulf War

April 1991—Col. Gibbons is welcomed home from them Gulf by family, friends and a very supportive community		1997—Sworn in by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as a United States Congressman representing Nevada's 2nd Congressional District
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