[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING PAUL G. (JERRY) GOFORTH

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Paul G. 
(Jerry) Goforth who passed away on October 3, 2014. Jerry, a family 
man, United States Marine, and a horseman will be remembered as a 
compassionate and respectful man who provided unconditionally for his 
family.
  Jerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Second Division, in 
1943 and served over two years in the Pacific Theatre.
  After leaving the USMC, Jerry made Southern California home where he 
fell in love with his wife Barbara (Bobbie) Baylis. Together they 
married in 1948 and raised a family.
  Jerry was a distinguished member of the Long Beach Police Department 
as a motor officer. After an accident that prematurely ended Jerry's 
career, he joined the team at State Farm in Costa Mesa as a claims 
superintendent.
  Retiring after twenty-five years, Jerry and Bobbie built their dream 
home and moved to my hometown of Yucca Valley.
  I can remember Jerry and Bobbie traveling at every opportunity they 
had. Either abroad or in their motor-home, they loved the chance to see 
old friends and make new ones. Jerry raised Arabian horses, leather 
tooled, and restored antique factors.
  Jerry was a member of the California Chapter of the Second Marine 
Division Association. He was devoted to promoting the tenets of the 
association and served as both President of the California and National 
Associations.
  ``Once a Marine, Always a Marine''
  Semper Fi

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