April 7, 2006

WEEKLY WRAP-UP

Gibbons Ground Crew Outstanding Volunteer Of The Week:
Logan Wood
Meet Logan Wood one of the many members of the Gibbons Ground Crew. Logan is a 4.0 sophomore at Spanish Springs High School where he is Class President. When he is not busy studying, running cross country or swimming, you can find him helping spread the word about Jim to the voters of Nevada! Logan is always enthusiastic and willing to role up his sleeves to help with the campaign in any way that he can! Click Here to meet some other members of the Gibbons Ground Crew and to sign up yourself!

Support Jim Gibbons this weekend at the
Clark County Fair

Support Jim Gibbons this weekend at the
Clark County Fair

Come out this weekend and join the Gibbons Ground Crew in registering voters and signing up campaign volunteers at the Clark County Fair. It runs from April 6 � 9 in Logandale at the county fairgrounds.

The Gibbons Ground Crew will be at the fair during the following scheduled times:

Thursday, April 6th - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, April 7th - 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, April 8th - 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday - April 9th - 1:00pm - 8:00pm

For more general information, click here

Gibbons maintains wide lead in Republican Primary

The Las Vegas Sun�s Jon Ralston reported just yesterday:

�National pollster Peter Hart, who has done a ton of work in Nevada, has completed a survey of 1,105 statewide voters�

The results for the three-way Republican Primary:

Jim Gibbons 55
Bob Beers 14
Lorraine Hunt 12

Volunteer for Gibbons

Our campaign has several ongoing projects and many upcoming events, and we would love to have your help. Call us today and become an active volunteer and part of the Gibbons Ground Crew. In northern Nevada, call Laura Wood at (775) 322-4546. In southern Nevada, call Brad Keating at (702) 987- 3279.

You can also sign up online today to join the Gibbons Ground Crew ! Please join our winning team now and be part of this exciting and historic campaign!

See Jim Gibbons in Part 2 of his interview on �Observations�

Please tune-in this weekend to see Jim Gibbons in Part 2 of his interview with Bob Fisher on the television show �Observations.� Bob Fisher is the current President of the Nevada Broadcasters Association.

Who: Jim Gibbons, Republican Candidate for Governor of Nevada and current Congressman of Nevada�s 2nd Congressional District
What: �Observations� with host Bob Fisher � Part 2
When: KRXI � TV 11, Saturday, April 8th, 3:30 pm
KAME � TV 21, Saturday, April 8th, 2:30 pm
KOLO � TV 8, Sunday, April 9th, 6:30 am

See the full schedule here.

Gibbons featured in In Business Las Vegas

Jim Gibbons is featured in the latest issue of In Business Las Vegas. The interview, conducted by Richard Velotta, begins with the following introduction:

If experience counts in the minds of Nevada voters, Jim Gibbons will have a vast following when voters go to the polls to choose their next governor.

Gibbons is a five-term congressman, representing Nevada's 2nd District since 1996. Prior to that, Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada Assembly and has heldprivate-sector positions as a hydrologist and an airline pilot. Gibbons also is a decorated military airman, flying in both the Vietnam and Gulf wars.

After spending 10 years in Washington, Gibbons decided to turn his attention back to Nevada, and polls indicate he is the front-runner in the Republican primary race for governor.

Read the entire interview by going here
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

Jim Gibbons will appear in another gubernatorial candidate forum next week.

On April 12th, Jim Gibbons will appear at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada�s (EDAWN) gubernatorial forum at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno. The event begins at 7:30 AM.

Jim Gibbons has been a strong supporter of economic development and diversification throughout his career in both the Nevada State Legislature and in the U.S. Congress. He is the author of the Gibbons Tax Restraint Initiative (GTRI), requiring a 2/3 vote of both houses of the legislature to raise taxes on Nevadans. The GTRI is responsible for keeping our taxes low in Nevada, and has provided for continued job growth and economic prosperity.

Learn more about EDAWN by going here

Nevada Appeal weighs in on Beers and his campaign to mislead Nevada�s voters and media

The Nevada Appeal had this to say about Sen. Beers� campaign tactics:

�This is an age when it's hard enough to get straight, unbiased information on candidates. Even in legitimate appearances and press releases, candidates are misstating the views and records of their opponents. Beers' fake press release only added to that troubling trend, and that's not funny.�

See the full editorial here

Contribute to Jim Gibbons TODAY!

Can Jim Gibbons add your name to our list of contributors? Please consider providing Gibbons for Governor a contribution so we can continue to run an effective, winning statewide campaign.

Any amount will help Jim get his message of low taxes, fiscal accountability and improved education out to the rest of Nevada�s voters!

Take just a few moments of your time and contribute online by clicking here. Your online contribution is done securely, or you can mail a contribution to:

475 South Arlington Suite 2C
Reno, Nevada 89501
or
3027 East Sunset Rd. Suite 104
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

March 31, 2006

WEEKLY WRAP-UP

Gibbons Ground Crew Outstanding Volunteer Of The Week
Barbara Waite

Barbara Waite is one of Jim's outstanding volunteers! She is more than happy to make phone calls, stuff envelopes, or help the campaign in any way that she can. A wonderful wife and mother, Barbara still finds the time every week to volunteer her time and talents in Jim's Reno office. We are thankful to have such an enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer like Barbara on our Team! With her help, we are sure to get Jim elected as your next Governor! Click Here to meet some other members of the Gibbons Ground Crew and to sign up yourself!

Gibbons to appear on �Observations� this weekend

Tune-in to watch Nevada�s leading candidate for Governor

Please tune-in this weekend to see Jim Gibbons in Part 1 of his two-part interview with Bob Fisher on the television show �Observations.� Bob Fisher is the current President of the Nevada Broadcasters Association.

Who: Jim Gibbons, Republican Candidate for Governor of Nevada and current Congressman of Nevada�s 2nd Congressional District What: �Observations� with host Bob Fisher � Part 1 of 2 When: KRXI � TV 11, Saturday, April 1st, 3:30 pm KAME � TV 21, Saturday, April 1st, 2:30 pm KOLO � TV 8, Sunday, April 2nd, 6:30 am

Part 2 of the interview will air on the same stations and scheduled times next weekend. See the full schedule here

Gubernatorial Candidate Forums

Jim Gibbons recently appeared at two more gubernatorial candidate forums.

On Tuesday, March 21st, he appeared at a forum hosted by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Sun reported that "(Gibbons') answers in the forum were often the most succinct."

On Monday, March 27th, Gibbons also appeared at a candidate forum hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition. You can read about it here.

Gibbons to attend Saturday�s Washoe County Republican Convention

Jim Gibbons will appear and speak at the Washoe County Republican Convention at the Peppermill Hotel Casino this Saturday, April 1st. He is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:30 AM. Please wear your Gibbons shirts and stickers to show your support for Nevada�s next Governor. The convention begins at 10:00 AM.

Gibbons Ground Crew

Sign up today to join the Gibbons Ground Crew ! Our growing list of volunteers have been instrumental in supporting Jim Gibbons at conventions, forums, parades, phone banks and other campaign events and activities. Please join our winning team now and be part of this exciting and historic campaign!

You can also sign up to receive e-mail alerts from the Gibbons for Governor Campaign. Click here and you�re almost done!

Invest in Nevada�s future � Contribute TODAY!

Can Jim Gibbons add your name to our list of contributors? Please consider providing Gibbons for Governor a contribution so we can continue to run an effective, winning statewide campaign. Any amount will help Jim get his message of low taxes, fiscal accountability and improved education out to the rest of Nevada�s voters!

Take just a few moments of your time and contribute online by clicking here . Your online contribution is done securely, or you can mail a contribution to:

Gibbons for Governor
475 S. Arlington Ave, Ste. 2C
Reno, NV 89501
or
3027 E. Sunset Road, Ste. 104
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Copyright � 2005, Gibbons for Governor Paid for by Gibbons for Governor

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada and the Minority
Whip of the Assembly. Cheryl Moss is an outstanding District Court Judge of Nevada serving in Las Vegas, Clark County.
*2. PAI of WBTI. 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's on Google!' "A search of 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Berkley, Shelley. 'I am writing this letter to invite you to,' "A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (February 8, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office.
*5. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Justice Michael Douglas wbti' on the Google.com," (March 25, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Nevada Proud of Our Troops in the Middle East,' "Section of 'Business & Administration' of the WBTI website," (March 23, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Hunt, Lorraine. 'As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council,' "A search of 'Chairperson Lorraine Hunt' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Gibbons, James. 'It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of,' "A search of 'James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman' on the Google.com," (March 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

Mar. 23, 2006
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

Gibbons: Don't ease IRS rules on privacy
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., on Wednesday joined a growing chorus of critics of an Internal Revenue Service rule change loosening privacy protections of federal income tax returns.

Gibbons sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Mark Everson opposing the change, which allows the sale of tax data to third parties with the signed consent of the taxpayer.

"American citizens do not deserve to have the most intimate details of their lives sold to the highest bidder," wrote Gibbons, who is running for governor.

Gibbons said in a statement he also is calling on the House Ways and Means Committee to hold an oversight hearing.

IRS officials have said the change, proposed in December, is needed to update regulations in an electronic age.

The IRS has scheduled an April 4 hearing on the issue.

March 17, 2006

GIBBONS TO HELP WELCOME NEVADA TROOPS HOME FROM AFGHANISTAN
Nevada veteran encourages large turnout for tomorrow�s event

(Reno, NV) � Today, Republican candidate for Governor Jim Gibbons announced that he will not be attending tomorrow�s Clark County Republican Party convention in Las Vegas or the St. Patrick�s Day parade in Henderson, as previously scheduled. Rather, Gibbons will be at the Stead Army Aviation Support Facility to help Nevadans welcome home about 150 Nevada Army Guard soldiers from Company D, 113th Aviation Company.

�I very much look forward to helping my fellow Nevadans celebrate the return home of our brave men and women tomorrow at Stead,� stated Gibbons. �These courageous Nevadans have served honorably in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. They have been involved in a very difficult mission, and have earned a heroic homecoming celebration. Tomorrow, we honor those who are returning, those we have lost, and the sacrifices they have made so that we can live in a safer, more secure world.�

Gibbons is a highly-decorated combat pilot of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. He currently serves in Congress on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security. Gibbons introduced and passed legislation to create the Guardians of Freedom Post Office in north Reno, which was officially dedicated in April 2005. The post office serves as a memorial to those Nevadans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the War on Terror, and contains a plaque displaying the names of those we have lost. Gibbons also started the �Support Our Troops� initiative in March 2003, an endeavor to rally support for many statewide and national efforts that provide assistance from home for our troops abroad.

�I strongly encourage all Nevadans to take some time tomorrow, gather your friends and families, and help welcome our troops home. Let�s show how proud we are of their service by giving them a true Nevada welcome home celebration.�

The ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 18th at 11:00 AM, at the Stead Army Aviation Support Facility at 20000 Army Aviation Drive. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Bring your flags, cameras, and welcome-home signs.

Jim Gibbons was previously scheduled to attend the Clark County Republican Convention in Las Vegas and the Henderson St. Patrick�s Day parade tomorrow. While he will not be attending these events, the Gibbons Ground Crew will be present and participating in both events. Gibbons planned on announcing the opening of his new southern Nevada campaign office, which he will now do on Monday, March 20th.

(Las Vegas, NV) � Today, Jim Gibbons, Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada, secured the endorsement of the Nevada Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The Nevada chapter represents more than 4,500 small businesses, while the NFIB maintains approximately 600,000 members nationwide. The NFIB is currently America�s largest small business advocacy group.

�I am grateful for the trust and confidence the Nevada Chapter of the NFIB has placed in me and my campaign for Governor,� stated Gibbons.
�The NFIB, its member businesses, and their owners and employees can be sure that I will work to keep taxes low in Nevada. My administration will keep state government focused, disciplined and accountable. And we will work to improve access to affordable health insurance, while making sure our tort laws are fair to those who live and play by the rules."

�The Nevada chapter�s 4,500 business members employ many hardworking taxpayers. Each of them � from the shop owners to the store clerks, from the bookkeepers to the managers � has my sincere thanks and appreciation for their support.�

Nevada�s economic growth and diversity is due in large part to the strength of our small business sector, and Jim Gibbons is proud to have been recognized throughout his career by numerous business and taxpayer advocacy groups. Randall C. Robison, the State Director for the Nevada Chapter of the NFIB, announced the group�s decision in a letter to Jim Gibbons.

�Your consistent record of supporting and defending the interests of small business during your service in the Nevada Legislature and the United States Congress is well documented,� Robison�s letter reads. �You have been a strong and reliable advocate for the thousands of Nevada small businesses, as evidenced by your nearly 100% voting record on NFIB key issues.�

Copyright � 2005, Gibbons for Governor Paid for by Gibbons for Governor [[[This e-mail is on Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:55:29 -0500 (EST) From: "Robert Uithoven" (info@gibbonsfornevada.com)]]]

[[[January 21, 2006:
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush stops in Reno to campaign for Jim Gibbons*1 (A picture.)]]]

What leading Nevada Republicans are saying
about Jim Gibbons �*2

�Working with Jim is a pleasure because of his honesty and his intelligence. I believe he will be a phenomenal next Governor of Nevada.�

- U.S. Senator John Ensign

�Jim has been a great representative � and I can tell you he will make a better governor.�

- Former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich

�He knows the people of Nevada. He has the heart of Nevada.�

- Washoe County Commissioner Robert Larkin

�Jim Gibbons has been a leader for our state and has consistently supported issues that benefit the people of Nevada. I am proud to support Jim Gibbons because he has the experience, vision and leadership to be our next Governor.�

- Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald

"Jim Gibbons has been a strong and effective leader for Nevada - both in the State Legislature and in Congress. He has one of the strongest records of public service I have ever seen - both in his decorated service in the military and in elected office. I support Jim Gibbons to become our next Governor and I hope you do too.�

- Earlene Forsythe, former Chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party

"As the former Chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party, I support Jim Gibbons 100 percent in his campaign to become Nevada's next Governor.

� Jim has been a true personal friend to me, and has always been an effective and courageous leader of our Republican Party, our great State of Nevada, and our entire nation."

- Lia Roberts, former Chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party*3

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References

*1. Honorable James Gibbons is now U. S. Congressman.
*2. James Gibbons for Governor. 'What leading Nevada Republicans are saying about Jim Gibbons,' "A search of 'U.S. Congreman James Gibbons' on the Google.com," (February 10, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.

Jan. 18, 2006
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Gibbons tops in funds
Gibson has money edge over Titus
By ED VOGEL and K.C. HOWARD
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Republican governor candidate Bob Beers was inspired Tuesday to quote from the Biblical story of David and Goliath after learning his opponent, Jim Gibbons, has raised six times the money he has.

"And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead. The stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth," said Beers, a state senator from Las Vegas.

Beers and other gubernatorial candidates might need a little divine intervention if they are to beat front-running Gibbons, a longtime representative in Congress, in the coming election.

Gibbons reported to the secretary of state's office that he raised $2,651,547 in 2005 for his campaign for governor.

That compares with just $396,970 for Beers and only $122,156 for the other major Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt.

On the Democratic side, Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson reported he has raised $1,801,125, while Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, put her contribution total at $1,146,576.

"It's going to be a very expensive campaign and we need to be able to get our message out," Gibbons said during an appearance by all five major candidates in Las Vegas.

He noted he had just completed a 1,600-mile tour into rural Nevada to visit with average folks.

A poll commissioned by the Review-Journal in October found Gibbons, who was trounced by Democrat Bob Miller in the 1994 governor's race, is the pace setter in the race. The poll found he would beat Titus by 9 percentage points and Gibson by 15 percentage points.

Gibson said his goal is to raise more money than his opponents because resources are needed to get messages to the public.

"Finances are going to be critical," he added.

Titus said her fundraising exceeded her goal and that 62 percent of the contributions were from people who gave $100 or less.

She took the unusual step of listing her contributors alphabetically by their first names on her campaign report.

"This truly shows me there is a grass-roots effort out there to get me elected," Titus said.

She also reported receiving $75,000 from EMILY's List, a national pro-choice women's group.

Titus received $10,000 each from KRNV-TV, KVBC-TV and Sunbelt Broadcasting, owned by University system Chancellor Jim Rogers.

Rogers has been outspoken in his desire to elect a candidate who will support adequate funding for education and has been critical of Gibbons.

Among Gibson's contributors were former gaming executive Jack Binion and ex-Clark County Commissioner Jay Bingham, each who gave $10,000.

Hunt said she just has begun to raise funds and in the past she has won statewide elections in which she had a third of her opponent's money.

"We expect to have more than enough to have a good campaign," Hunt said. "I don't think it's going to be money that's going to run this campaign.

"It's going to be the people."

In the attorney general's race, Republican George Chanos reported he had taken in $1,149,000 in contributions, compared with $269,041 by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.

Chanos' contributions included $5,000 from Gov. Kenny Guinn, the man who appointed him to his job in October after Attorney General Brian Sandoval became a federal judge.

All candidates who raised at least $100 in contributions were required by law to submit reports on their campaign contributions and expenditures by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

They will be fined $25 a day for turning in reports late.

As of Tuesday afternoon many reports still had not been received at the secretary of state's office in Carson City.

Deputy Secretary of State Renee Parker said candidates who sent in reports by certified mail that were postmarked Tuesday will not be considered late.

FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Contributions and expenditures for 2005 for major candidates

Governor Raised Spent
Jim Gibbons, Republican $2,651,547 $638,459
Bob Beers, Republican $396,970 $73,273
Lorraine Hunt, Republican $122,156 $107,026
Dina Titus, Democrat $1,146,576 $167,511
Jim Gibson, Democrat $1,801,125 $300,671

Lieutenant Governor
Brian Krolicki, Republican $643,343 $88,465

Attorney General
George Chanos, Republican $1,149,400 $35,356
Catherine Cortez Masto, Democrat $269,041 $40,525

Secretary of State
Brian Scroggins, Republican $113,917 $23,072
Ross Miller, Democrat $181,200 $11,229
Danny Tarkanian, Republican $88,460 $14,665

Note: Some candidate reports are yet to be received.

Congressman Gibbons is committed to reducing the costs seniors pay for their prescription drugs. He and his staff are working to provide information to Nevada�s seniors about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit which starting January 1, 2006, will provide Nevada�s seniors with a new way to save money on their medications. On November 14th, Congressman Gibbons joined with Medicare experts for workshops in Reno and Carson City to answer seniors' questions about the new drug benefit.*1

November 15, 2005 is the first day seniors can sign up for the new prescription drug program under Medicare. Enrollment in this benefit is 100% voluntary, but by enrolling, seniors could see significant savings on prescription drug costs. Anyone who is eligible for Medicare is also eligible for the Prescription Drug Benefit. Also, people with Medicare and full Medicaid coverage should have already received an auto-enrollment notice to inform them about the change in their drug coverage from Medicaid to Medicare. To learn more, click here.

Nevada�s seniors have many ways to learn more about the new prescription drug benefit. Seniors currently enrolled in Medicare will receive information about their new prescription drug coverage options in the mail soon. Nevadans can also call 1-800-MEDICARE for information, to verify your eligibility, and to enroll. Additionally, seniors can go to www.medicare.gov for personalized assistance. Seniors can enter the prescriptions they regularly take, any current drug coverage they have, as well as their preferences about pharmacies, and the website will help them to decide what plan is best for their specific needs.

In Nevada, there are 18 different programs offering Medicare prescription drug coverage. Extra help is available for those with limited income and resources. Seven of the programs in Nevada will have prescription drug plans available with no premium to beneficiaries who qualify for extra help. To determine if you qualify and for more information click here. You can also get personalized, local assistance by calling the Nevada State Health Insurance Advisory Program (SHIP) at 1-800-307-4444.*2

Photo: Congressman Gibbons discusses the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit at a workshop in Reno.

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References

*1. Office of Congressman Jim Gibbons. 'A profile of James Gibbons,' "A search of 'u s congressman james gibbons' on the Google.com," (January 6, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Congressman Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California.*1

In the 109th Congress, Gibbons serves on three committees: The House Resources Committee (Chairman of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee), the Armed Services Committee, and the Committee on Homeland Security. Congressman Gibbons' committee assignments place him in a prime position to represent the varied interests of Nevadans, including water, mining, energy, ranching and grazing issues, as well as the future of the nation's premier military training bases, Fallon NAS and Nellis AFB. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Gibbons has also taken a leading role in securing our homeland by introducing legislation in October 2001 which would become the basis for the Homeland Security Act that created the Department of Homeland Security.

Gibbons also serves on several Congressional Caucuses. He is the founding member and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Mining Caucus and Co-Chairman of the Gaming Caucus. He also is an active member on: Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, the Western Caucus, Rural Caucus, Air Force Caucus, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus, Travel and Tourism Caucus, Caucus on Community Health Centers, Cancer Caucus, the Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, and the Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Congressman Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996.

Throughout his military service, Gibbons received 19 service medals, including the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement while participating as an RF-4C Flight Leader in the Gulf War. On this mission, Gibbons flew his unarmed aircraft on a vital reconnaissance mission to acquire politically sensitive imagery of enemy targets in Kuwait.

Mr. Gibbons was also a commercial pilot for Western Airlines where he was employed from 1979 to 1987, and Delta Airlines where he worked from 1987 to 1997. His extensive resume also includes working as a hydrologist for the Federal Water Master, a mining and exploration geologist, a mining and water rights attorney in Nevada, and a state legislator.

Mr. Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Assembly. In 1988, his first year as a state legislator, he was named "Outstanding Freshman Legislator." Five days after earning another term to serve in the Nevada State Legislature, Mr. Gibbons received the call to report for active combat duty in the Persian Gulf War. He returned home in April of 1991 to a thunderous welcome from the people of Nevada and soon resumed his fight for his constituents in the State Legislature. In 1993, Mr. Gibbons rose to Republican Whip in the State Assembly, and in 1994, he was the Republican nominee for Governor. In 1998, his wife, Dawn Gibbons ran successfully for the Nevada State Assembly.

In 1994, Gibbons authored the Gibbons Tax Restraint Initiative. As a private citizen, he collected 85,000 signatures from residents across Nevada to place a ballot question before the voters to amend the State Constitution. An overwhelming majority of Nevada voters (78% in 1994 and 71% in 1996) supported the amendment to the Nevada Constitution which requires a 2/3 super-majority to increase any state tax.

Congressman Gibbons resides in Reno with his wife, Dawn. They have three children, Christopher, Jennifer, and Jimmy, and two grandchildren.*2

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References

*1. Office of Congressman Jim Gibbons. 'A profile of James Gibbons,' "A search of 'u s congressman james gibbons' on the Google.com," (January 6, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.