[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 99 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1050]
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                       HONORING ROBERT JAMES GOW

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
remarkable and hardworking man from my district Robert James Gow. He 
passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013 in his home in Carson, 
California.
  Born on April 16, 1931 to Peter and Regina Gow in Gary, Indiana, 
Robert, known to many as Bob, was the youngest of seven siblings. An 
adventurous and fearless spirit, Bob's greatest legacy lives on through 
his dedication to family and service to others in his community.
  As a young man, Bob courageously served in the United States Air 
Force during the Korean War. After the war, Bob expanded his interest 
in airplanes, flying, and space exploration while working at McDonnell 
Douglas, Northrop, North American Aviation, Rockwell, Aero-Jet, 
Autonetics and Boeing. In addition to being a hard worker, Bob was 
known as a family man. He married the love of his life, Judith 
Vanderpool Gow, with whom he had three sons, James, Kenneth, and 
William. Bob was also the grandfather of five girls, Lauren, Bryahn, 
Gina, Alice and Michaela, as well as a loving uncle to many nieces and 
nephews.
  Bob loved his community and was deeply involved in the St. Philomena 
Catholic Church for over 54 years. He was active with the Parent 
Teacher Association, Little League Baseball, and Boy Scout Troop 950 in 
Carson. Helping others and improving his community were his life 
passions.
  He will be remembered as a man of dedication and a pillar of our 
community. I was honored to have met such a remarkable man. He will be 
missed dearly by his family, friends and loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the House to join me in a moment of 
silence to commemorate the memory of the late Robert James Gow.

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