[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
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                    HONORING ROBERT AYERS GOULD, SR.

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I would like to honor Mr. Robert 
Ayers Gould, Sr., for his exceptional leadership and outstanding public 
service.
  After graduating from Athens High School in 1957, Bob joined the 
United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Coral Sea. Following 
an Honorable Discharge, he returned to Athens where he opened the Gould 
Insurance Agency in 1962, which he has owned and operated for over 
forty years.
  Bob Gould served on the City Council of Athens for twelve years 
before his retirement in 2007, where he oversaw many projects 
benefiting his community. Among his many civic activities, Bob has been 
the Director and Vice-President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Co-
Founder of the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame, and the 
Charter Director for the Henderson County YMCA. He has also received 
many awards from his community, including the Roadhand Award from the 
Texas Highway Commission and the Athens Citizen of the Year Award in 
1984.
  In addition to faithfully serving his community, Bob is a husband to 
Mrs. Peggy Lorene Lubben Gould and father of four children: Robert Jr., 
Joseph, Patricia, and Mary.
  I want to recognize Bob for his service and commitment to his 
community. Due to Bob's leadership in the city and throughout the 
business community, Athens remains a strong, supportive, and vibrant 
community.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the 5th District of Texas, it is my 
pleasure to recognize my good friend Mr. Robert Ayers Gould, Sr. for 
being an invaluable public servant and community leader.

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