[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E78-E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         BOBBY GOLD REMEMBERED

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                          HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 11, 2007

  Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Bobby L. Gold, a man who dedicated his life's work to the concerns of 
poor, elderly and minority residents of Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Gold 
passed away on Thursday, January 4 at the age 61.
  He began his advocacy in the 1960s, fighting for civil rights and 
against poverty in Evansville. His work in public service included the 
Community Action Program of Evansville and the AARP Senior Community 
Service Employment Program.
  During his life, Mr. Gold sought to improve opportunities for the 
children of Evansville, especially those from low income backgrounds. 
While serving as a youth counselor for the Community Action Program of 
Evansville, he worked for the creation of a school breakfast program. 
He also recruited high school and college students to tutor local 
elementary school students in math and reading.
  In his last years of his life, Mr. Gold devoted his time to the 
Evansville Housing Authority. His activism for public housing was 
enhanced by passion and understanding that being a resident of that 
system provided. He pushed for a zero tolerance policy for illegal 
drugs on the property of the housing authority to promote safety and 
security for residents. Even as his health deteriorated near the end of 
his life, Mr. Gold remained interested and involved in the work of the 
Housing Authority.
  For his hard work, Mr. Gold was bestowed with the Indiana State Human 
Rights Award in 1999, and in September 2005 Evansville Mayor Jonathan 
Weinzapfel presented him with a Celebration of Diversity Award.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Gold was a strong voice for those in the 
Evansville community who needed it most. The people of Evansville have 
lost a dear friend and outspoken advocate. Bobby Gold will be missed, 
but his spirit of public service will live on. I'm proud to call him my 
friend.

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